2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix Electrical system Problems

“Had just picked up car from lynch Toyota and $1,000 worth of repairs including 02 sensor b/c check engine & TPMS lights were on. While driving 65 m.p.h. On highway vehicle began accelerating on its' own up to 80 m.p.h. I depressed brake and slowed speed but upon removing foot from brake car began accelerating to 80 m.p.h. A second time, so I made sure my foot was not on gas pedal and depressed brake again which slowed speed but car accelerated a third time to 80 m.p.h. …”

“Our driver side srs airbag warning light has been intermittently on for over a year. Sometimes it doesn't go out when the car is started and stays on while driving; other times it goes out like normal a few seconds after the car is started, but spontaneously comes on and stays on later while driving. Once it's on, I have to pull over and turn the ignition off, wait a few seconds, and then restart the car to get it to turn off. This is not always successful. …”

“Recently my air bag light started coming on intermittently. After searching Toyota/matrix forums, I have found the 2003-2008 Toyota matrix has had numerous complaints regarding the air bag system. It is common for the clock to stop working, which cases the air bags to stop functioning properly. This also seems to be a common problem with the 2003-2008 corolla. I don't mind that my clock doesn't work; however, it is a safety issue if it is the cause of the air bag malfunction and Toyota should rectify the problem.”

“About a year and a half ago the airbag warning light started to come on and off intermittently. I checked with the dealer and was offered to pay for a diagnostic. I decided to do research first and found a whole lot of other owners have this issue. Some have taken the car in for services including complete replacement of the airbag system and clock (which happens to have faulty circuit that can result in the warning light coming on and off intermittently.) some have paid over $1k in service fees. I contacted Toyota about it. They are not looking to own up to this quality defect. …”

“Stopped at a stop light after coming off of a highway exit, and car stalled. Battery light came on. Restarted ignition and car worked fine for a few miles. Stalled again after coming to a complete stop at a stop sign. Strongly believe ECM is faulty. Could be connected to Toyota recall 10v384000.”