The worst 2013 Toyota Matrix problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls 1
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
Recall number 20V024000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Toyota Matrix 227
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad...
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal...
- This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life...
2013 Toyota Matrix fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4‑cyl | FWD | 25-26 | 31-32 | 27-29 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 |
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | AWD | 20 | 26 | 22 |
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Questions about the 2013 Toyota Matrix
Is the 2013 Toyota Matrix reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2013 Toyota Matrix.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Toyota Matrix?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota Matrix have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Matrix get?
Official estimates for the 2013 Toyota Matrix range from 22 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.8L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25-26 city and 31-32 highway.
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