2006 Toyota Matrix vehicle speed control problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2006 Toyota Matrix — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota matrix. The contact stated the car independently accelerated causing the contact to be dragged over a cliff. The contact stated she the vehicle was repaired at her expense. The vehicle was replaced after it was repaired. A year later the contact found out the car…”
filed Feb 4, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact attempted to apply the brakes but the brakes would not respond. The contact then depressed the accelerator pedal and the pedal fell to the floorboard abnormally. The contact…”
filed Mar 10, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 4 | 9% |
| 2009 Matrix | 45 | 23% |
| 2008 Matrix | 11 | 29% |
| 2007 Matrix | 12 | 13% |
| 2005 Matrix | 17 | 8% |
| 2004 Matrix | 15 | 11% |
| 2003 Matrix | 21 | 8% |
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.