2009 Toyota Matrix steering problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Toyota Matrix — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I started my car, and the power steering light was on. I tried to tun the wheel, and noted the power steering stopped working. I got the car home, and called for service at my local dealerships. They wouldn't give me an appointment". Researched the web, and noted this issue was a wide spread…”
filed Oct 14, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. Immediately after the vehicle was started, the warning lights illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle…”
filed Jun 30, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 3 | 7% |
| 2008 Matrix | 4 | 11% |
| 2007 Matrix | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Matrix | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 Matrix | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 Matrix | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 Matrix | 8 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Toyota Matrix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.