One problem related to brakes failed has been reported for the 2010 Toyota Matrix. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Matrix. While exiting the freeway, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floor, but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained knee injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to a collision lot. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.