Six problems related to engine burning oil have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Matrix. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My vehicle is going through several quarts of oil within the 3,000 mile range. Excessive oil consumption.
I'm very disappointed with Toyota. My vehicle runs out of oil. Period before 3,000 miles. No "red" oil light. It just runs out of oil. I took it for Toyota oil consumption test and it passed. So I go for a second test. No. The 10 year 150,000 extended warranty is expired. So I am now stuck putting oil in this vehicle weekly until it ultimately fails. It runs rough and I expect it to fail. Shame on ntsb and Toyota for not recalling this motor. I get a 10 year warranty that starts when the vehicle is first used - not when I'm notified. Very shady and unethical. I also have reservations that the test was properly implemented.
Engine burns oil at a rate of 1 quart every 500 miles. Mileage is only 105,000.
Excessive oil consumption noted at 78,000 miles, just not excessive enough to meet TSB guidelines. Had one oil consumption performed so far.
Excessive oil consumption. Red oil light comes on when you turn and stop vehicle before manufacturer change interval. Took to Toyota dealership for oil consumption test and the vehicle passed. Toyota fails to provide any technical information about the test such as what oil type used, amounted added, amount burned. This is the second TSB refused by Toyota for this vehicle to get out of safety recall and lawsuits. My first safety complaint was to get tbs for loose computer assisted steering. Toytota refused based on time passed and mileage of vehicle.
Had a oil consumption recall that the dealer said it passed the test because it did't lose 1 qt of oil during a 1200 mile time. Was told it is normal for oil to dissappear.