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Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Structure

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Structure Review #10295782

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Aug 17, 2009.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STRUCTURE . the contact has a 2009 toyota corolla matrix. the contact stated that after taking the back of the vehicle apart there was one vent found behind each wheel that allows small animals to get in a set up a nest. the contact found a mouse nest twice in the back of the vehicle and is worried that this can cause an accident if someone is driving and a small animal or snake comes crawling from under the seat. updated 01/12/10. *lj the pressure relief vents have plastic grill work spacing that allows rodents to enter. the consumer removed the vents and modified the grill to 0.5 opening versus 4x6. updated 01/13/10.*jb.Mileage was 2500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KU40E39C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in YARMOUTH, ME. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on Feb 16, 2009. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BERLIN CITY . DEALER'S CITY: PORTLAND . DEALER'S STATE CODE: ME.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Review #10297665

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2009.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM . tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. recall number 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) excludes other cold weather states such as pennsylvania and ohio. consequently brake failure could occur in vehicles who operate in such cold conditions. these consumers would be ineligible for a free remedy. there were no failures to date. the consumer also stated the accelerator pedal would stick. updated 03/01/10.*jb updated 03/08/10.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KU40E39C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in NORTH HUNTINGTON, PA. Vehicle was purchased on May 01, 2009. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal Review #10297665

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2009.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. recall number 09v338000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) excludes other cold weather states such as pennsylvania and ohio. consequently brake failure could occur in vehicles who operate in such cold conditions. these consumers would be ineligible for a free remedy. there were no failures to date. the consumer also stated the accelerator pedal would stick. updated 03/01/10.*jb updated 03/08/10.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KU40E39C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in NORTH HUNTINGTON, PA. Vehicle was purchased on May 01, 2009. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Steering

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Steering Review #10308418

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2008.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . there is a sway in the driving of the car on the highway. staying in a lane is difficult. steering is uneasy. *tr.Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10318174

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2010.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla matrix. the contact had the first pedal replaced and one week later, the contact had another sudden acceleration occur while driving 5 mph through a parking lot. the contact also had an incident while sitting at a traffic light. the vehicle started to make a roaring sound and moving forward while the contact had her foot on the brakes. a mechanic diagnosed the failure and stated that the vehicle seemed fine. toyota also inspected the vehicle stating that nothing was wrong with it. the contact did not have the vin# available when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was 18500. the current mileage was 18500..Mileage was 18500 miles. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in BREWSTER, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Steering

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Steering Review #10434302

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2011.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STEERING . i was traveling on interstate when vehicle drifted from right lane to left lane, unable to control - this discontinued, appx 4 - 5 miles later the vehicle drifted from right lane to left lane & hit shoulder. when brake vehicle went into spin & ended up crossing left & right lanes, ending on interstate roadside @ tree line. damage to front driver's side - i am sore on left side (shoulder, lower back & left knee - also have pain across stomach i guess from seatbelt engaging. this was terrifying, and i am also afraid to drive this vehicle again. accident occurred on thursday am, first chance to research friday night, i was appalled to learn that while toyota was aware of this issue never received first communication regarding possible danger. i could have been killed had there been traffic around me on the interstate, as was the case when the 1st drifing happened. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34585 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KU40EX9C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in BATON ROUGE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10443332

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on June 17, 2009.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . vehicle stalls unexpectedly in traffic. multiple calls to service department have not solved problem. vehicle has stalled on the interstate as well as in busy intersections. serious accident is immanent. *tr.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KU40E29C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in BATON ROUGE, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10447756

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2012.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . from my apartment parking space i had to make a u turn. gently put my foot on accelerator, approx. @2mph, turning right, matrix began to go faster, put my foot quickly on the brake, the car accelerated at a higher speed crashing me into a brick wall, all within parking area. estimate of damage was $6,000.00, frame severely bent, bumper & hood destroyed. side front fenders have to be replaced. undercarriage damaged. the front impact was very fast, no air bag went off. rear side panels popped off. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1LE40E69C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in COPIAGUE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Air Bags

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Air Bags Review #10447756

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2012.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . from my apartment parking space i had to make a u turn. gently put my foot on accelerator, approx. @2mph, turning right, matrix began to go faster, put my foot quickly on the brake, the car accelerated at a higher speed crashing me into a brick wall, all within parking area. estimate of damage was $6,000.00, frame severely bent, bumper & hood destroyed. side front fenders have to be replaced. undercarriage damaged. the front impact was very fast, no air bag went off. rear side panels popped off. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1LE40E69C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in COPIAGUE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10449313

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 23, 2012.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . while driving on the highway on february 23, 2012, i lost acceleration with no warning whatsoever. no other problems were encountered at that time. i was able to get off the highway and have my car towed to the dealership. their diagnosis was as follows: "connected scan tool and found code p0121 throttle pedal position sensor switch a circuit range performance, performed inspection and found internal malfunction in throttle body sensor, replaced throttle body, retested working normal at this time" i am in possession of the defective throttle body. on february 24, 2012, i called toyota and reported my incident. they provided me with the case number 1202242199. according to toyota, they haven't heard of this issue in the past, but to me it is unreasonable that the throttle body should fail so soon. while my car is nearly 4 years old with just over 74,000 miles, most of those miles are from driving constant highway speeds because i have a 60 mile round trip commute to work. on september 17, 2011, the throttle body was serviced to remove carbon build up. *tr .Mileage was 74523 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KU40E59C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in PEORIA, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 68 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10460446

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on May 27, 2012.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . on may 30,2012 while driving my 2009 toyota corolla with 27,000 miles , we are the original owners, down route one in peabody, massachusetts in heavy fast lane traffic the auto, for no reason slowed to almost a stop and could not be accelerated. with the hazard lights on it was difficult to get to the side of the highway as no one seemed to recognize the meaning of hazard lights.i let the car rest and when i started it everything seemed fine and i drove to revere without a problem. i parked the car in the northgate shopping mall and when i returned a few hours later the auto was totally dead and i had to have it towed to winthrop. they could not diagnose the problem because of the dead battery that they replaced at a cost of $129.00. they told us to drive locally for a while. so far the problem has not recurred. what started out a $20,000.00 purchase for safety and reliability has become something else. we would like an explanation about this problem and we understand this is not an isolated incident. we are now in a situation of trading the 2009 corolla ,(something we cannot afford) or selling it to some unsuspecting person, something we do not care to do. even if it never happens again the seeds of fear have been planted. *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):JTDBL40E799. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in WINTHROP, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Structure Body

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Structure Body Review #10508738

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2013.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . i was involved in an accident where a driver t-boned my vehicle on the drivers side,the drivers side door took the worst damage along with the roof molding,fender and quarter panel,state farm declared the car a total. i called toyota and open a case because the air bag sensor number 3 in the owners manual in the drivers side door did not deploy,i sent toyota 12 pictures with the damage and the door was the worse,the rep assigned to my case was in complete denial and said that sensor would not have deployed the airbag even if i were killed! he just washed his hands with my case and ran me around about the door sensor and why is it there if it doesn't work is my question. should i seek legal council or just let toyota off the hook? don't think its fair to us consumers. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KE40EX9C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in BLUE ISLAND, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Air Bags

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Air Bags Review #10508738

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2013.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . i was involved in an accident where a driver t-boned my vehicle on the drivers side,the drivers side door took the worst damage along with the roof molding,fender and quarter panel,state farm declared the car a total. i called toyota and open a case because the air bag sensor number 3 in the owners manual in the drivers side door did not deploy,i sent toyota 12 pictures with the damage and the door was the worse,the rep assigned to my case was in complete denial and said that sensor would not have deployed the airbag even if i were killed! he just washed his hands with my case and ran me around about the door sensor and why is it there if it doesn't work is my question. should i seek legal council or just let toyota off the hook? don't think its fair to us consumers. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KE40EX9C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in BLUE ISLAND, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Review #10587909

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2014.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . i was driving on the road around the neiborhood at the t intersection ,i try to brake but my car was not stop .then i try to put on the brake all the time but my car still keep going and hit a stair brick in front of the house .. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1LE40E89C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 37 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Service Brakes

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Service Brakes Review #10587909

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Feb 09, 2014.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . i was driving on the road around the neiborhood at the t intersection ,i try to brake but my car was not stop .then i try to put on the brake all the time but my car still keep going and hit a stair brick in front of the house .. *tr.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 54000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1LE40E89C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in SILVER SPRING, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 37 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Structure Body

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Structure Body Review #10651358

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Oct 30, 2014.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . the paint on my matrix is bubbling and peeling, now my car is rusting. i live in florida, so no salt issues, this should not be happening to a 5 year old car. reading online that this is a major problem with toyota's that are built in the usa and with silver paint. my car is metallic dark silver. this should be a recall.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 109648 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KU40E59C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in BOYNTON BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Engine

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Engine Review #10654102

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2014.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with ENGINE . on humid mornings, engine occasionally misses on start up then clears. engine stalled with no warning and almost caused a rear end collision when it suddenly lost power on acceleration onto busy road. next morning engine would not start until later in day after warming up. it started with extreme miss then cleared. the 08 matrix has an ecm recall for same reason however no notice was received for the 09 model manufactured on 5/08..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 131500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KU40E99C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in CROPWELL, AL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Service Brakes

Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Service Brakes Review #10658729

TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 2011.TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX 2009, manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . i was crossing the bump on the road and after that i lost control. i hit a mail box in my community and i crashed in my one of my neighbor car in the lot. i contacted toyota and sent pictures after the incident. they denied my claim. i had to pay for everything even thought toyota knew about that acceleration problem. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):2T1KU40E29C. Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 problem was reported in CORAL SPRINGS, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.


Toyota Corolla Matrix 2009 Systems


Air Bags 2 Review(s)

Engine 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes 2 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum 1 Review(s)

Steering 2 Review(s)

Structure 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 2 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 5 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal 1 Review(s)



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