2009 Toyota Matrix engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2009 Toyota Matrix — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. Also, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and oil indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic in…”
filed Aug 29, 2017
“Vehicle stalled sitting at a red light and also stalled making left hand turn at intersection. Speed was approximately 35 mph. Vehicle was on small highway at the stop light and city street the 2nd incident. We just bought the vehicle used in april of 2017”
filed Jul 21, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 Matrix | 2 | 5% |
| 2007 Matrix | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Matrix | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 Matrix | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 Matrix | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 Matrix | 8 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 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.