2003 Toyota Matrix engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Toyota Matrix — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I went to the toyota dealer to have my check engine light check and found out the I need to replace my catalyst converter and ecu replace. Dealer says that I need to pay $3000 plus tax. The reason why I need to replace the catalytic converter and the electronic control module because they have a…”
filed Apr 17, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, but the mechanic was unable to locate a failure with the vehicle. The contact had the engine replaced but the failure recurred within one year. The…”
filed Nov 9, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Matrix | 9 | 5% |
| 2008 Matrix | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 Matrix | 12 | 13% |
| 2006 Matrix | 22 | 13% |
| 2005 Matrix | 17 | 8% |
| 2004 Matrix | 6 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Matrix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.