| Issue ID | 649282 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10206893 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 23/08/07 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:F |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In august 2007, i began to smell gas inside my car when driving my 2003 toyota matrix . The fuel pressure regulator had failed, causing the seals on the fuel injectors to fail. My service center replaced the fuel rail and injector seals. My understanding is that other matrixes have had similar problems, leading me to wonder whether this health and safety problem results from faulty design. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52799 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARLINGTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KR32E93CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 13/05/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | KOONS TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | TYSONS CORNER |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |