KnownCarProblemsToyota Matrix Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,177 complaints with NHTSA about the Toyota Matrix since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2003, 2005, 2009. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Toyota Matrix problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 45 | Air bags | 4 | 5 |
| 2009 Matrix | 192 | Air bags | 3 | 34 |
| 2008 Matrix | 38 | Speed control | 2 | 6 |
| 2007 Matrix | 96 | Air bags | 2 | 11 |
| 2006 Matrix | 170 | Air bags | 3 | 17 |
| 2005 Matrix | 213 | Air bags | 1 | 10 |
| 2004 Matrix | 138 | Transmission | 1 | 18 |
| 2003 Matrix | 268 | Transmission | 1 | 19 |
17 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Toyota Matrix
- What years of the Toyota Matrix have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2003 (268), 2005 (213), 2009 (192).
- What is the most common problem with the Toyota Matrix?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (392), transmission (171), speed control (145).
- Which Toyota Matrix years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2002 (2), 2012 (5), 2011 (10). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.