| Issue ID | 1366129 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10968536 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 26/03/17 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My matrix 2009 has had intermittent sudden acceleration problems. I mention it at my regular maintenance check ups, but receive non-committal replies. I figure i must be losing it. Over the last 8 months or so, it got extreme: the car will lurch forward at different times: when i start up the car, idling at a light, or slowing to a stop. Today, sunday morning, as i was pulling into a parking spot at walmart, i began to brake slowly when the trans roared and lurched forward. It jumped the curb and plowed into the front end of the car facing me. At first, i thought i must have hit the gas - but no. My foot was still on the brake - all the way to the floor. I still owe money on this car. I ruined the front end of another car. I am a single mom of 2 and a teacher. I don't know how i am going to be able to handle this. I do not intend to repair this car. It is not safe. Thank god the other car was empty. This car could have killed someone. And, no: no tickets/accidents/ageism. Just a regular middle-age lady who bought a used car 4. 5 years ago, took good care of it, and am now seriously stuck and stressed. So, thank you toyota. I saw on other blogs today that this is not an isolated incident, but a recurring problem. You have known about this for years, and have done nothing. Your company will cause innocent people to kill someone or themselves. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MELBOURNE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KU4OE49CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | 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 | 5 |
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