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2006 Toyota MATRIX Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	769612
Internal NHTSA #	10313700
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	MATRIX
Model Year	2006
File date	01/02/08
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) hello i am the proud owner of a 2006 toyota matrix. In late 2007 while driving the car would shut off. I had it towed to sun toyota (new port richey fl) in which they stated this model car has a faulty engine security device which causes the car to shut off. They replaced the computer and assured me there were no other problems. In early 2008 i started noticing when i would turn it would feel as if i lost total control of the steering, then suddenly i could straighten the wheel again. For months there was nothing toyota would do. Just last week i started seeing reports of other matrix/corrola owners experiencing the same incident. Yesterday i contacted sun toyota to see if they will finally check my car out and to see if it had anything to do with the past computer/engine issue. Toyota informs me they have no record of my ever being there or the part being replaced. Luckily i saved my reciept which proves i was. My two compaints are that they refuse to aknowledge the steering problem or look at it and they have misplaced my previous records? I find it hard to beleive and quite convenient on their part. What can i do? I've even filed a complaint at toyota corp office only to be brushed off. I feel i'm stuck with an unsafe piece of junk that i paid 16k for and toyota will not help me. Please help!!!! [xxx]
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NEW PORT RICHEY , FL
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	30
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Toyota MATRIX Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Toyota MATRIX Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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