Toyota Matrix owners have reported 122 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (94 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Vehicle keeps stalling while driving if stopped at a light or stop sign or if mrps drop to low engine shuts off lights flicker and no check engine light has come on. Read details...
I own a 2005 Toyota Matrix. On 10/29/09 they had to replace the whole computer system. Mechanic said that they had trouble with alot of the Matrixs and corollas. Cost me about $1000. 00 to replace. My clock has been coming on every so often,but mostly stays off. Read details...
Instrument panel lighting is very poor, obstructing the consumer's ability to see speedometer, gas gauge, and oil pressure. Read details...
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that there was an internal electrical short that progressed intermittently for three years. In addition, the instrument cluster flickered, various internal and external lights randomly illuminated, and the power steering failed, which caused Read details...
The air bag warning light remains on while the car is on. I was told the air bag would not function properly while the warning light is on. The Toyota dealer said the air bag wiring is shorting in the clock mechanism and clock parts need to be replaced for the air bag to work. Read details...