Toyota Matrix recalls & problems by year
27 recalls and 1,175 owner complaints across 11 model years (2003–2013).
Most complaints2003268 complaints
Most recalls20104 recalls
Crashes reported121in owner complaints
Injuries reported852 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | 22–29 mpg | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | — | 22–29 mpg | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | — | 22–29 mpg | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 | — | 22–28 mpg | 4 | 45 |
| 2009 | — | 22–28 mpg | 3 | 192 |
| 2008 | — | 27–29 mpg | 2 | 38 |
| 2007 | — | 27–29 mpg | 2 | 96 |
| 2006 | — | 25–29 mpg | 4 | 170 |
| 2005 | — | 25–29 mpg | 2 | 213 |
| 2004 | — | 24–28 mpg | 3 | 138 |
| 2003 | — | 24–28 mpg | 3 | 268 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Air bags — 409 complaints
- Power train — 180 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 145 complaints
- Electrical system — 98 complaints
- Engine and engine cooling — 95 complaints
- Tires — 70 complaints
- Steering — 55 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 46 complaints