Exterior Lighting Problems of Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix owners have reported 11 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Toyota Matrix


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Toyota Matrix

The Exterior Lighting problem

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...

The Headlights problem

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.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

I have been told by several people that after I start my 2005 Matrix xr up at night and begin to drive away that my tail lights do not come on for approximately 30 seconds. I have noticed a delay in some of the dash lights coming on, but was unaware of the tail light situation until it was brought   Read details...

The Headlight Switch problem

I have complained about the daytime running headlights in drive mode, I was told it was the new feature for this model. Can not switch lights until car is park mode, engine off. I have noticed when I had emergency brake on and started the engine, the lights where off until I released the brake and   Read details...




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