| Issue ID | 728513 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10274742 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 22/06/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1. Driving down road at 35mph on a clear sunny day. 2. 2006 toyota matrix jerked uncontrollably to the side as if the steering wheel was turned even though it was held straight for normal driving. This resulted in losing control of the car and nearly causing an accident with our infant in the backseat. 3. Towed to maintenance center and they mentioned they had seen this problem several times before. They told us of a steering technical service bulletin st005-01 that mentioned this problem. We have now towed it to the dealer and are waiting final resolution. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HERNDON, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KR32E26CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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