Recall Alert: 2005-2008 Toyota Corolla, Matrix

Toyota is recalling nearly 1.3 million 2005-2008 Corolla and Matrix models for a faulty engine control module. Last week, we heard the government was intensifying its investigation into the defect. Toyota will begin notifying owners of the recall in mid-September, but it doesn’t have a timetable for when replacement parts will be available.

In a statement released today, Toyota said there had been "three unconfirmed accidents alleged to be related to this condition, one of which reported a minor injury."

The ECM in some of these vehicles is defective and can lead to harsh shifting, stalling, or the vehicle could fail to start. Dealers will inspect the part to see if it is one of the defective units and replace it if necessary free of charge to owners.

Owners can contact Toyota at 800-331-4331 or the National Highway Safety Administration at 888-327-4236.

Comments

Will this include the Vibe?

yet another toyota recall. i swear toyota is going down hill when it comes to ensuring the quality of its car parts

Last year my car kept stopping outta the blue. I would hae to start it again and then it would stop. Does this sound like any ones case?? when i took it in they told me it was the computer and i had to pay $$$.

What happened to the unbeatable Toyota quality? When did they lose one of their six sigmas?

Most of the car companies are affected in defects. Toyota isn't away from it. But as a reputed brand Toyota will quickly solve the problem and satisfy its customers with this recall.

Thanks to cars.com for this breaking news.

The dealer have seen my car and they just told me it nothing wrong I been having my car turn off when I be driving but they do not belive me I regret to buy this corolla.

This is another downfall for the image of Toyota. They should increase the quality of parts in their production now if they still want to compete in the market. Especially that they are racing in the production of hybrid cars, this kind of mistake is not tolerable.

I just took my corolla 08 to the dealer after I got the first letter about the recall. At the entrance one of the Toyota guys told me that it was necessary to see the Warning Engine Light ON. However, the letter from Toyota specified that the ECU could be making the car to have problems during the "transmission shifting". This was happening to me and from time to time it felt that the transmission was hitting my car and the Engine Light was OFF. So they tested the car and changed the ECU computer. Now, my car runs good.

My 2005 Toyota Corolla stopped while driving two months ago. The mileage at that time was around 55,000.

Still no notice from dealer (basically from Toyota Head quarter?) for fixing schedule.

I made a mistake, and now I have a problem. My Corolla was wellworked for two years, but now I made myself a cost of several hundred dollars. I was not thinking at the time that this is true.

Toyota have had to recall loads of cars recently. They do make great cars, I'm sure all these precautionary measures are for the customers own good.

this is the first time i heard toyota recall their cars

^ what? it is not the first time mate. I keep hearing Toyota got their car recalled. It might not be long before they go belly up.

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This is another downfall for the image of Toyota.

Another Classic form of Toyota. It makes sense...

Toyota Corolla, Matrix is leading on the "Business-Fair" of Sudan... People are happy with it's performance and ride.

I do not see any problems. Any car, even for a million dollars, has some defects