Toyota Matrix
EPA MPG:
24 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
24 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 4 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The 2011 Toyota Matrix has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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The 2011 Toyota Matrix has been recalled 4 times by NHTSA.
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2011 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Toyota vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
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NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Climate System
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2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
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2018
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2020
2021
2022
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2024
Build Quality
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2001
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NA
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NA
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NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
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2020
2021
2022
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2024
Electrical Accessories
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2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Paint/Trim
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2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Noises/Leaks
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2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003*
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
2007
2008
NA
2009*
2010
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

AIR BAGS
Jan 17, 2020
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.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V024000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2891976
AIR BAGS
Jan 09, 2019
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What should you do:
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
19V005000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1299448
AIR BAGS
May 23, 2016
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Summary:
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 Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
What should you do:
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
16V340000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1754517
VISIBILITY
Oct 22, 2015
If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Summary:
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
What should you do:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
15V689000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1814284
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