| Issue ID | 1209815 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10748477 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 25/06/15 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota matrix. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle engine seized without warning. The vehicle restarted and while driving less than 10 mph, the speedometer read 20 mph. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact mentioned that smoke started emitting from under the hood, as well as, the right passenger seat. The contact heard a loud abnormal noise. The contact stated that the engine sounded like it was going to start on its own and then the windshield wipers activated and the dashboard lights flashed. The firemen arrived and unplugged the battery. A report was filed by the fire department. The vehicle was towed to the contact |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HUNTINGTON PARK, CA |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KR32EX7CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| 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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