Major Problems with 2008 Toyota Matrix Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Toyota Matrix

2008 Toyota Matrix VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1 Mileage: 6000 miles

2008 Toyota Matrix AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 235000 miles

2008 Toyota Matrix ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Mileage: 6000 miles

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Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Matrix owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2008 toyota matrix developed a grunting/rattling sound when the cruise control was activated about a year ago. deactivating the cruise...	11 ~ 42855 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM several months ago i drove through a puddle of water in our parking lot at work. it was storming with...	7 ~ 31045 miles
AIR BAGS tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v127000 (air...	4 ~ 58750 miles
STEERING 2008 toyota matrix xr....car drifts severely to the left at highway speeds...especially when in the left lane. i realize there...	4 ~ 57017 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL sudden acceleration in 2008 matrix automatic: first known failure. car brought new in september 2007 odometer: 6000 miles. while driving...	3 ~ 20333 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brakes on my 2008 toyota matrix failed again january 30 2010. the brake pedal will not depress for a...	3 ~ 25446 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and attempting to...	2 ~ 105500 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id...	2 ~ 65000 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER sudden acceleration in 2008 matrix automatic: first known failure. car brought new in september 2007 odometer: 6000 miles. while driving...	2 ~ 3000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i'm reading about the recent recall of the toyota prius involving brake problems - a momentary loss of braking capability...	2 ~ 50 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN without warning my 2003 toyota matrix transmission locked up. i'm told i need a new one and my car has	2 ~ 35780 miles
TIRES 2008 toyota matrix has premature tire wear in tires after only 15 000 miles. toyota says this is normal and...	2 ~ 60000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS on may 16th i was rear-ended while stopped at a red light. my 2008 matrix xr was pushed into the...	2 ~ 23693 miles
POWER TRAIN i noticed a chirping noise from the engine. my husband took the matrix to a toyota dealer who advised us...	1 ~ 46000 miles
EQUIPMENT sudden acceleration in 2008 matrix automatic: first known failure. car brought new in september 2007 odometer: 6000 miles. while driving...	1 ~ 6000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES on the evening of january 26 2010 i was driving my 2008 toyota matrix and rear ended another driver. prior...	1 ~ 25735 miles
SEATS on the evening of january 26 2010 i was driving my 2008 toyota matrix and rear ended another driver. prior...	1 ~ 25735 miles
VISIBILITY very similar to odi id no. 10219567 except i was already on the interstate. left rear passenger window shattered spontaneously....	1 ~ 9600 miles
SUSPENSION 2008 toyota matrix xr....car drifts severely to the left at highway speeds...especially when in the left lane. i realize there...	1 ~ 10750 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES 2008 toyota matrix has premature tire wear in tires after only 15 000 miles. toyota says this is normal and...	1 ~ 15000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY driving new toyota matrix (<400 miles) entering freeway hear a pop behind driver. car continues to drive fine. when stopped...	1 ~ 399 miles
STRUCTURE 2008 toyota matrix. consumer states problem with design or manufacturer flaw. consumer seeks repair cost*tgw while driving there was a...	1

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