Check a vehicle VIN check Latest recalls Latest complaints Common problems Rankings Compare vehicles Recall roundups All makes Guides Share your experience
Theme

2002-2013 · 12 model years

Toyota Matrix Problems by year

Owners have filed 1,177 complaints about the Toyota Matrix across 12 model years, and it has 9 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (268), while 2002, 2011, 2012 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.

Most complaints for its age2003268 complaints · 3 recallsSee the 2003
Complaints
1,177
Recalls
9
Crashes
121
Fires
11
Injuries
85
Deaths
2

Matrix complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20130100-A
20125100AirbagsA
201110210AirbagsA
201045450AirbagsB
20091923341AirbagsF
200838260Acceleration & cruise controlB
2007962112AirbagsD
20061704170AirbagsF
20052132102AirbagsF
20041383182Transmission & drivetrainD
20032683193Transmission & drivetrainF
20022001Electrical systemA

Most common Matrix problems

Toyota Matrix recalls 9

Latest Matrix complaints

2006 Toyota MatrixAirbags

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11678343
2007 Toyota MatrixEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11629298
2005 Toyota MatrixAirbags

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall however, the air bag warning light illuminated after the repair was made. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V627000 (Air Bags); however, the vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was informed that the failure was not related to the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11614208
2004 Toyota MatrixVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while raising or lowering the driver's side window, there was a clicking and rattling sound heard. The window also seemed to looser than normal. The contact became aware of nhtsa campaign number: 08v162000 (visibility) however, the vin was not included. A dealer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 11403738
2007 Toyota MatrixAirbags

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger's side air bag sensor light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer toyota whittier located at 14577 e, whittier blvd, whittier, ca 90605, who diagnosed that the air bag coil was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11352279
2008 Toyota MatrixElectrical system

2008 Toyota matrix. Consumer writes in regards to toyota computer safety recall. *Ld the consumer stated the dealer had not replaced the ecm, but claimed it was replaced. *Js

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11315318

Questions about the Toyota Matrix

Which Toyota Matrix years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2003 (268), 2005 (213), 2009 (192). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Toyota Matrix years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2013, 2002, 2012 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Matrix years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Toyota Matrix problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (406), transmission & drivetrain (173), acceleration & cruise control (145) most often.

How many recalls does the Toyota Matrix have?

NHTSA lists 9 recalls across all Toyota Matrix model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

Owners helping owners

Know before you drive.

Every experience you share - good or bad - shows on that vehicle's page and helps the next owner and buyer. Two minutes, anonymous.

Share your experience