Catalytic Convertor Problems of Toyota Matrix

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Matrix. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced and the computer needed to be reset. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

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2003 Toyota Matrix. Consumer states burned out catalytic converter the consumer stated the engine light illuminated to let her know there was a problem and there was also a sulfur smell at times. Updated 10/08/10.

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This is a very dangerous issue. Car engine randomly shuts off while driving. Check engine light will not go off. I cannot drive car because I cant pass smog either (due to check engine light). I have filed 2 formal complaints with Toyota. Toyota refuses to take responsibility for the mfg. Defect. I am expected to pay over $2000 to replace a catalytic convertor that they know is defective. (excerpt from one complaint I filed) there was a recall on Matrix and corolla: Toyota issued a recall for 2005 to 2008 model year corollas and Matrixes, equipped with the 1zz-fe engine and two-wheel drive. The recall notices states that an improperly manufactured engine control module (ecm) can develop a crack in its circuitry, potentially causing the "check engine" light to illuminate, harsh shifting, and stalling and/or failure of the engine to start. I have a 2003 Matrix xrs with a 2zz-ge engine with a continuous check engine light, harsh shifting, stalling and random failure of the engine to start. I have had multiple diagnostics and repairs done on the vehicle to pass smog inspection over the past 5 or 6 year and have spent thousands of dollars. The light stays off just long enough to pass the smog test and is then returned to me with the light still on. I have paid a Toyota dealer $95 to run diagnostic also. They said the ecm is corrupt and can't be flashed and the cat has to be replaced for over 2k! I would like information from you're quality department as to why Toyota will not replace the ecm being replaced on the engines stated in your recall notice and not on my type of engine. Which has the exact same problem as detailed in the recall listed on your site. Toyota stated after both complaints that they cannot help me or fix the problem. I must pay for solution myself. Does someone need to die in a crash before this is addressed?.

I bought a used 2003 Toyota Matrix in may of 2007. Because it had the Toyota name on it, I assumed it would be a quality car - wrong! now it is March 2008, less than one year after I bought the car. I have already had to spend almost $1000 to replace the clutch (an item I have never had to replace in any car I've owned). Now the catalytic converter is burning up. I went to the dealer & they said the repair would be $1700, but they would be willing to pay for half of it - still leaving me to pay $850 for a part that I should not have to be replacing at 90k miles. After going home & doing some research, I found that the catalytic converter fails in virtually every 2003 & 2004 Matrix, but Toyota does not want to do the respectable thing - issue a recall!!! I did not expect to be spending $2700/year in repairs (outside of regular maintenance) for a Toyota - the reputation is really undeserved.

My husband, william palmer-taylor, bought our 2003 Toyota Matrix in the boston, MA area before joining me in California. Because of a programming failure, the 2003 Toyota Matrix (izz-fe engine) catalytic converter burns out early emitting a noxious sulfur dioxide odor. The problem is probably more of finances than health (the repair cost is $1200 at least). Toyota is aware of this, evidenced by TSB issued 10/8/04, ego26-04. However, no recall has been in effect and the consumer is at risk. The warranty on the catalytic converter ends at 80,000 miles. Mine burned out at 100,000. Toyota has refused any accountability. They should be accountable for at least the part and reprogramming of this.