Toyota Matrix problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Toyota Matrix (2005–2013).

Complaints
6
Recalls
6
Model years
9
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Toyota Matrix model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Toyota Matrix model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2013 Matrix00001—
2012 Matrix00001—
2011 Matrix00002—
2010 Matrix00004—
2009 Matrix00003—
2008 Matrix10002Electrical System
2007 Matrix20002Airbags
2006 Matrix20003Airbags
2005 Matrix10001Airbags

Most common Toyota Matrix problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    3 complaints
  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

Toyota Matrix recalls

  • Recall 20V024000Jan 17, 20202,891,976 vehiclesModel years 2011–2013

    Risk: In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V340000May 23, 20161,754,517 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 10V384000Aug 26, 20101,128,659 vehiclesModel years 2005–2008

    Risk: There are a variety of warnings and consequences associated with the defect. The engine warning lamp could be illuminated, harsh shifting could result, the engine may not start, or the engine could shut off while the vehicle is being driven. An engine shutoff while the vehicle is being driven increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V035000Feb 3, 2010271,417 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010

    Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.

  • Recall 10V036000Feb 3, 2010153,418 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010

    Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V023000Jan 27, 20101,126,915 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Other Toyota models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology