6.5
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 10,710 miles
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I had my 2009 Toyota Matrix fixed for the recall and just last weekend experienced a braking incident that scared me half to death. I was approaching a traffic light and stepped on my brakes but my car sped up and nearly hit the car in front of me. Luckily I moved to the next lane.
- Ladera Ranch, CA, USA
In very cold weather, which we have had plenty of recently, and I make a gradual stop from a speed of 45+ mph, there is a split-second surge forward followed by a hard stop "bump" when the car comes to a final stop that is the best way to describe it, the road surface is not slick, nor am I making a sudden stop. The problem does not happen in temps above freezing, nor does braking seem impaired. I am somewhat unnerved by the momentary surge forward followed by the sudden bump that feels like I hit a curb.
- Smyrna, DE, USA
- New York, NY, USA