Issue ID | 1111788 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10637183 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | COROLLA MATRIX |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 15/09/14 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Engine over-heated to the point where the head gasket blew. Dealership said it was due to chronic overheating but temperature gauges never indicated any issue and the check engine light did not come on until 2 minutes before the car broke down. Potential problem with the monitoring system. Routine maintenance (oil change, fluids checked, etc.) was done less than 2 weeks prior to incident. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 166000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAKE JACKSON, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 27/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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