| Issue ID | 728472 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10274713 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 05/05/09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota matrix. While pulling out of a parking lot at an unknown speed, the brakes failed and the vehicle would not stop. The contact applied the emergency brake to avoid a near crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the contact was at fault. The repair cost more than $600. The current mileage was 21,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 07/28/09. *lj updated 07/30/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WHITEBEAR LAKE, MN |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KR32E26CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | MAPLEWOOD TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 651-482-1322 |
| Dealer's city | MAPLEWOOD |
| Dealer's state code | MN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 55109 |