Toyota Matrix owners have reported 173 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 28 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (31 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2007 Toyota corolla Matrix. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle stalled while attempting to accelerate and approximately 20 seconds later, the engine suddenly operated as normal and the driver was able to drive normally. Read details...
Car turns off while I'm driving and will not turn on right away, check engine light turns on and off, there's a lag when it is switching gears, feels very forced. Read details...
My vehicle is going through several quarts of oil within the 3,000 mile range. Excessive oil consumption. Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Matrix. While driving 15 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the second attempt; however, the failure recurred. Read details...