This factory service and repair manual is written to one car: the 2008 Toyota Matrix with the 1.8L four-cylinder (1ZZ-FE), in the trim it left the factory as. That distinction matters the moment you set a torque value or work through a service sequence, because the figure in front of you is what Toyota published for this model year and this powertrain, not a specification that drifted in from a neighboring year.
Engines
- 1.8L l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base, Automatic
- Base, Standard
- XR, Automatic
- XR, Standard
Known issues on the 2008 Matrix. Two recalls sit on the federal record for this model year. The first falls under engine and engine cooling and concerns the engine control module on 2005-2008 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles built with that engine and two-wheel drive; the recorded consequence goes no further than noting that a variety of warnings and consequences are associated with the defect. The second falls under equipment labels, from Gulf States Toyota on certain 2005-2010 vehicles that failed to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims"; the recorded consequence is simply that this does not meet the standard requirements. There are 56 owner complaints logged against the 2008 Matrix and 78 technical service bulletins issued for it.
Whether the work in front of you is an engine management fault, a question about the tire and rim label, or a scheduled service interval, this keeps you on Toyota's own procedure and on the specification that belongs to this 2008 Matrix.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED
THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINAT
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
Showing the 8 most recent of 141 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHIC
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 35 MPH IN RAINY
ON MAY 16TH I WAS REAR-ENDED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. MY 2008 MATRIX XR WAS PUSHED INTO THE BACK OF A SCHOOL BUS. T
ON MAY 28TH, WHILE PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AS I'VE DONE WITH MY 2008 MATRIX HUNDREDS OF TIMES, THE BRAKES FAILED AND MY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING SPACE
Showing the 5 most serious of 38 complaints filed with NHTSA.
