2006 Toyota Matrix Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 13%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Toyota Matrix, 13% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2006 Toyota Matrix stalled when I was driving. It would start, but then it would stall in approximately one minute. I tried to start it many times, but it would stall after a minute. Towed car to Toyota dealer and they replaced the ecu.”
NHTSA complaint #10336793, filed 2010-06, 55,000 miles“The ecu on my 2006 Toyota Matrix died suddenly, after the ecu failed the car to halt immediately. Luckily for me this did not happen on a freeway , in which case I would have been rear ended and possibly seriously injured. When my car was towed into the dealership , the tech at the service desk guessed that it was the ecu as he had seen quite a few of these fail. After tests they determined it was the ecu. The ecu was replaced by the dealer as it was under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10308581, filed 2010-02, 68,000 miles“Check engine light on the vehicle stall out while driving. Mileage 114,522 3 year old car. Ecm module replace. Dealer replace the unit. 871.46 dollars call Toyota main headquarters spoke to customer service.they claim the vehicle is a awd all wheel drive and it's not on the recall. I have check Toyota main web site recall . Engine type izz-fe with ECM from 2005-2008 is on the recall . They are lying to me . A three year old car stalling out and trying to get reimburse .Toyota is giving me a run around.”
NHTSA complaint #10356675, filed 2010-09, 114,668 miles“Engine stalled in my 2006 Toyota Matrix. Fortunately I was driving very slow and was able to safely pull out. The dealer made a repair and told me that this was a computer problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10351509, filed 2010-08, 18,000 miles“I had check engine light on and couldn't get inspection. Dealer said I need new transmission and had replace the transmission with the same problem and they replace engine control module again.”
NHTSA complaint #10224650, filed 2008-04, 7,100 milesRelated recalls
- 10V384000Aug 26, 2010Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ecm) for the subject models equipped with the…Covers: Toyota Matrix 2005–2008, Corolla 2005–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
- 10034284Feb 4, 2010Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific…
- 10032518Jul 28, 2009Toyota: engine control. Some model vehicles may exhibit a mil on condition with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0456. Evaporative emission control system leak detected (very small…
- 10023619Oct 27, 2007M.I.l. (on) dtc p0171, p030# and/or p0133 engine running lean in subfreezing ambient temperatures.
- 10021536Apr 17, 2007Accessory drive belt/ belt tensioner assembly noise.
- 10021407Feb 1, 2007M.I.l. On with dtc p0011, p0012, or p0016.
- 10020486Sep 4, 2006Engine will not start or extended crank conditions.
- 10019679Mar 1, 2006Excessive sulfur odor.
- 10019673Mar 1, 20061zz-fe engine no start condition.
- 10018290Nov 16, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0171 or p2195.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Matrix
50 complaintsTires
27 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Matrix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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