Toyota Matrix owners have reported 2 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
There multiple times were my vehicle will lose all power and not restart after being turned off. I have had the battery changed to brand new, plus a different alternator installed with no fix to the issue. I do believe my vehicle ecm has gone bad and I have not received a recall notice.
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Fax submitting report of hazard for a 2007 Toyota Matrix has problems with the day time running headlights in drive mode can not switch lights off until car is in park mode with the engine off, want lights disabled. The consumer stated the first problem he encountered was when he parked facing a white wall garage in the day light. When leaving after dark, he backed out, and the glare from reflected light from the white wall, was so bright in the vehicle he was unable to see anything through the rear window. He finally resolved the problem by covering the windshield with a sunshade. The consumer stated the driver should be in control of every function in the vehicle, not the manufacturer. The consumer also stated the alternator failed.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Starter Solenoid problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems |