Toyota Corolla Matrix years to avoid
More than twice the Corolla Matrix's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Corolla Matrix years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Toyota Corolla Matrix complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Toyota Corolla Matrix problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags276
- Engine40
- Electrical30
- Brakes21
- Body18
- Acceleration17
- Transmission11
- Steering11
- Visibility6
- Seat belts5
- Suspension4
- Fuel system4
Toyota Corolla Matrix problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 93 | 6 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2010 | 80 | 20 | Airbags | 8,320 | 7 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 41 | 74 | Airbags | 66,000 | 8 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 76 | 31 | Airbags | 94,000 | 4 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2007 | 62 | 48 | Airbags | 93,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 52 | 64 | Airbags | 101,000 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 40 | 89 | Airbags | 100,000 | 4 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 76 | 29 | Airbags | 147,439 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 72 | 36 | Airbags | 117,636 | 5 | 2 |
Recalls 17
Questions about the Toyota Corolla Matrix
What years of the Toyota Corolla Matrix should you avoid?
2005 and 2009. Each has more than twice the Toyota Corolla Matrix's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2005 alone has 89, mostly about airbags and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Corolla Matrix?
2011, 2010 and 2008 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 20 and 31).
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Corolla Matrix?
Airbags, with 276 complaints across all years, followed by engine (40) and electrical (30).
How many recalls does the Toyota Corolla Matrix have?
17 recalls between 2003 and 2013. The 2009 model year has the most, with 8.
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