Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Toyota Matrix, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2003 Toyota Matrix - 195 complaints in its first 8 years (268 to date)
- 2009 Toyota Matrix - 189 complaints in its first 8 years (192 to date)
- 2006 Toyota Matrix - 118 complaints in its first 8 years (170 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2008 Toyota Matrix - 34 complaints in its first 8 years (38 to date)
- 2010 Toyota Matrix - 44 complaints in its first 8 years (45 to date)
- 2007 Toyota Matrix - 76 complaints in its first 8 years (96 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Toyota Matrix | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 Toyota Matrix | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 45 | 44 | 4 |
| 2009 Toyota Matrix | 192 | 189 | 3 |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix | 38 | 34 | 2 |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix | 96 | 76 | 2 |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix | 170 | 118 | 3 |
| 2005 Toyota Matrix | 213 | 113 | 1 |
| 2004 Toyota Matrix | 138 | 87 | 1 |
| 2003 Toyota Matrix | 268 | 195 | 1 |
| 2002 Toyota Matrix | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V024000 | 2011-2013 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. |
| 16V340000 | 2009-2011 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota... |
| 10V384000 | 2005-2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. |
| 10V036000 | 2006-2010 | Equipment | SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 10V035000 | 2006-2010 | Equipment | GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 10V023000 | 2009-2010 | Vehicle Speed Control | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. |
| 08V162000 | 2003-2004 | Visibility | TOYOTA IS RECALLING 662,178 MY 2003-2004 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX AND PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS. |