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2009 Toyota Matrix Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
5%of 192 total for the year
Median mileage
23,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Toyota Matrix, 5% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have a 2009 Toyota Matrix xr. It stall intermittently , more frequently in humid weather. Can not recreate situation, but happens at least 5 times per week now that we are in a more rainy season. I first noticed this problem in november but it cleared up during the cold months and now is back with the fury. I took it to the dealership in december--again could not recreate for dealer. Yesterday it happened twice in city traffic. I have dropped off car at dealer and they looked at it today and couldn't find anything wrong. …”

NHTSA complaint #10268305, filed 2009-05, 200 miles

“My car is a Toyota Matrix s 2009, this vehicle has given me problems since the eight months it was purchased with a mileage of 8000 miles at the time of the incident, the check engine light, vsc off, 4wd and warning slip was seized without reason, and the engine made me a very loud noise, like a big truck engine, this has already been happening to me for 6 consecutive times lately I have this problem 3 times in a row in a month, each time I replaced the crank sensor and water pump, but the problem persists, I transported daily to my child in this car and I am appalled every day fearing an…”

NHTSA complaint #10348617, filed 2010-08, 23,000 miles

“2009 Toyota Matrix s stalled while still driving, sometimes at highway speeds. Been driving for about 30 minutes then suddenly stalls and is unable to restart. Dealer says they can't recreate or find problem. May be same problem with 2005-2008 Matrix.”

NHTSA complaint #10363640, filed 2010-11, 35,037 miles

“2009 Toyota Matrix stalls randomly 3 to 7 times a day. Stalls occurring randomly while driving, including some on highways and some in intersections. Car must be turned off an put into park or neutral in order to start car back up.”

NHTSA complaint #10339569, filed 2010-06, 49,845 miles

“2009 Toyota Matrix with 1.8 l engine stalls at intersections. Dealer very resistant to admitting to the problem, but allegedly reset control module, resulting in less frequency of occurrence. Potentially very dangerous situation as not possible to predict when stall will occur and more likely in intersections. Stalling occurred numerous times, especially from 8000 to 10000 miles. Vehicle currently at approximately 19000 miles and has occasional stalls.”

NHTSA complaint #10294823, filed 2009-12, 10,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201012%
200995%
200825%
20071213%
20062213%
2005178%
200464%
2003259%

Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Matrix

Air bags
78 complaintsVehicle speed control
45 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 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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