| Issue ID | 780520 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10322650 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/02/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota matrix. While driving at approximately 10 mph and attempting to slow down, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle crashed into another vehicle although the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that there was not enough time to shift into neutral gear; once the vehicle crashed, it spun around in a 180 degree turn and then the engine stopped. There were two people injured and both went to the hospital. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was totaled. The contact had not called the manufacturer or the dealer at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WHEAT RIDGE, CO |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KR32E76CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| 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 | 10 |
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