Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2008 Toyota Matrix. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems).
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from park, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle accelerated in excess. The contact had to depress the clutch and shift the gear shifter in neutral in order to stop the vehicle. Read details...
My 2008 Matrix engine races up, and reaches speeds of 90 with out my foot on the gas. It happened for the first time almost a year ago. I was told that it was nothing, could it have been the mats. . . . I didn't have mats in my car. Read details...
Sudden acceleration in 2008 Matrix automatic: first known failure. Car brought new in September 2007; odometer: 6000 miles. While driving approximately 35 mph on even straight smooth roadway, there was a sudden acceleration to greater than 70 mph. Read details...