2006 Toyota Matrix engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 26 complaints for the 2006 Toyota Matrix, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Was driving the car normally to work as I have for the past 2 years. Was stopped at a stop sign with a vehicle directly in front. Took my foot off the brake to allow the car to roll forward and the car took off about 4-6 feet into the car in front. The only sign of a problem was the rpms jumped slightly as the car took off. Tried using the brake but it couldn't hold the car. Minor damage to my vehicle and no damage to vehicle struck. Called the dealer, was told to bring the car in.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota matrix. The driver stated that in 2008 he was driving approximately 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled and it became difficult to drive onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to a toyota dealer who stated that they had received several related complaints. The contact had to rent a vehicle while his vehicle was being repaired. The failure mileage was 24,126 and the current mileage was 37,000.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Matrix
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Tires 27 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Cruise control 20 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints