| Issue ID | 815133 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10354464 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 09/07/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the contact opened the front driver side door and attempted to exit the vehicle with her left leg extended outside of the door. Unexpectedly, the vehicle lunged forward. The brake pedal was engaged repeatedly and the vehicle would not slow down. The engine was turned off. The vehicle continued to rapidly accelerate causing the vehicle to crash into a mailbox and tree. The vehicle came to a complete when entering a ditch. The contact suffered torn ligaments to the left leg. A police report was not filed. The insurance company was notified; and they advised that the vehicle not be driven and be towed to an authorized dealer for further investigation. The vehicle sustained extensive damage to the driver side view mirror and front driver side door requiring replacement. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GENEVA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KR32E54CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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