10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,466 miles

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problem #2

Nov 282002

Matrix 4-cyl

  • miles
2003 Toyota Corolla matrix. Consumer states numerous accidents due to the accelerator sticking. The consumer stated due to the accidents, the axle and transmission were damaged. The consumer stated the first accident, she tried to reduce her speed on a curve, but was unable to do so and consequently hit another vehicle. The second accident, she was driving down a residential street and again she was unable to stop the vehicle when she approached a curve. The vehicle continued to accelerate, she hit a curb and the vehicle flipped over. Updated 04/16/10

- Hempstead, NY, USA

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problem #1

May 042004

Matrix 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,931 miles
Consumer was pulling into a parking space and the vehicle accelerated while consumer's foot was on the brakes, striking a tree on the front passenger's side. Upon impact, frontal airbags did not deploy. Consumer contacted Toyota, and it was inspected by a representative and no defects were found. Vehicle was sold for parts.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

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