Toyota Matrix problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Toyota Matrix model year, from official NHTSA data.
1,160
NHTSA complaints
7
recall campaigns
1,276
service bulletins (TSBs)
2
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Matrix | 5 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Toyota Matrix | 10 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 45 | 4 | 222 |
| 2009 Toyota Matrix | 192 | 3 | 215 |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix | 38 | 2 | 141 |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix | 96 | 2 | 136 |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix | 170 | 3 | 138 |
| 2005 Toyota Matrix | 213 | 1 | 151 |
| 2004 Toyota Matrix | 138 | 1 | 133 |
| 2003 Toyota Matrix | 268 | 1 | 140 |
Common problems
- Toyota Matrix air bags problems392
- Toyota Matrix power train problems172
- Toyota Matrix vehicle speed control problems145
- Toyota Matrix electrical system problems96
- Toyota Matrix engine and engine cooling problems94
- Toyota Matrix tires problems67
- Toyota Matrix steering problems55
- Toyota Matrix service brakes, hydraulic problems42
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW SHATTERSEA08004 · opened Feb 5, 2008 · closed May 1, 2008