2006 Toyota Matrix engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Toyota Matrix — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2006 toyota matrix. Consumer states problem with vehicle engine *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle stalled at idle and would not restart at times. The check engine light illuminated. The technician found no communication with the master tech diagnostic scanner. He also found no engine spark or…”
filed Apr 14, 2011
“Tl-the contact owns a 2006 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 30 mph all the service lights on the dashboard began illuminating before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was told to replace the battery…”
filed Feb 28, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V384000 · Aug 26, 2010
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% |
| 2005 Matrix | 17 | 8% |
| 2004 Matrix | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 Matrix | 25 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.