| Issue ID | 775213 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10318288 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 06/03/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sudden lose of power affecting steering and braking. When taken to the dealer i read the toyota service bulletin issued in sep 2007 that specifically stated that warranty repair only in the event a customer complains. Toyota has left many drivers of corollas and matrix with defective computer which causes lose of power which includes loss of power steering and braking at high speeds. This is dangerous especially on a turn or with an elderly driver. This should have been a recall and proactively repaired. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEMBROKE PINES, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KR32E87CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 55 |
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