Toyota Matrix years to avoid
More than twice the Matrix's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Toyota Matrix years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Toyota 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 Matrix problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags406
- Transmission173
- Acceleration145
- Engine135
- Electrical97
- Brakes68
- Tires67
- Steering55
- Visibility42
- Suspension39
- Body37
- Fuel system28
Most reported problems on the Toyota Matrix
Stalling 71Check engine light 66Sudden acceleration 62Transmission failure 41Grinding brakes 28
Toyota Matrix problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 95 | 5 | Airbags | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 94 | 10 | Airbags | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2010 | 85 | 45 | Airbags | 42,000 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2009 | 46 | 192 | Airbags | 25,000 | 3 | 34 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 88 | 38 | Acceleration | 38,218 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 75 | 96 | Airbags | 44,650 | 2 | 11 | |
| 2006 | 53 | 170 | Airbags | 37,000 | 3 | 17 | |
| 2005 | 46 | 213 | Airbags | 73,000 | 1 | 10 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 60 | 138 | Transmission | 70,000 | 1 | 18 | |
| 2003 | 38 | 268 | Transmission | 76,000 | 1 | 19 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 95 | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 7
Questions about the Toyota Matrix
What years of the Toyota Matrix should you avoid?
2003, 2005 and 2009. Each has more than twice the Toyota Matrix's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 268, mostly about transmission and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Toyota Matrix?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Toyota Matrix?
Airbags, with 406 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (173) and acceleration (145).
How many recalls does the Toyota Matrix have?
7 recalls between 2002 and 2012. The 2010 model year has the most, with 4.
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