Toyota Matrix 2002
Model Matrix made in 2002 by Toyota got 6 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2002
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB-0064-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034284 | Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures de | 11/01/2010 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| TSB-0087-12 | 06/13/2012 | 10045140 | Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied. *pe | 08/21/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/28/2003 | 18000 | ||
| Waiting for light to turn green, another driver alert me that there was smoke coming from engine compartment. i immediately open the hood and there was fire between engine and firewall. the vehicle was a leased 2002 toyota matrix xrs. my insurance company declared it a total loss. i tried to contact toyota and dealer several times for answers in regards to issue but i was given the same answer, fires were not covered by warranty, which is i understand but they never make an effort to make investigation to what caused the problem. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/16/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. the contact stated the vehicle stalls without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, but there was nothing found wrong with the vehicle. the contact had the engine replaced, but the failure reoccurred after about a year. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer were it was found that the engine control module needed to be replaced. the contact feels this is a manufacturer defect. the current mileage is 145,000.rl | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states took vehicle to the dealer for the 25,000 miles service, and asked the dealer to check the clutch because it was slipping. dealer did not check the clutch. consumer drove the vehicle out of the garage with the clutch slipping. later, he had to take the vehicle back the second time. this time he asked dealer specifically that the clutch be checked. dealer told consumer that that the clutch was defective. *ak | |||