- Worst Model Year:
- 2003
- Worst Complaint:
- engine failure
Here are the Toyota Matrixs that have the most problems reported over the last 10 years.
The 2003 Toyota Matrix has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2003 Matrix for engine failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the Matrix
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#1: engine failure on the 2003 Matrix
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#2: transmission failure on the 2004 Matrix
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#3: loud whining noise on the 2003 Matrix
Latest Owner Complaints About the Matrix
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engine fire -- 2009 Matrix:
I had a brand new 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS. It had 26k mi on it, always been Toyota maintained and I was driving 8mi. from my house when it started smoking under the hood. ALL the dash lights came on, the brakes completely failed and I had to use the e-brake to stop. The engine erupted into ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2009 Matrix owners.
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transmission failure -- 2004 Matrix:
It seems that many Matrix owners are having problems with a faulty transmission bearing which necessitates the transmission needing to be replaced prematurely. We had to replace our five-speed manual transmission on our Toyota Matrix at 98,000 miles! I sent a certified letter to the president ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2004 Matrix owners.
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irratic idle -- 2011 Matrix:
Took toyota in to have this problem fixed and they cant find anything wrong with the car ?? I have only had it for 6 months ? The transmission, or the rpm's, rev up when just sitting still, or it revs up and then takes off !!! Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2011 Matrix owners.
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wheel cover won't stay on -- 2004 Matrix:
It's not only my Matrix, I have seen many with no wheel covers... It is common for this car. I had to try many different wheel covers to finally get some to stay on. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2004 Matrix owners.
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radiator leaking -- 2004 Matrix:
I have taken my car to Toyota every time for oil changes and checking fluid and they had the nerve to tell me my car is old and that my radiator fluid may have gotten low... Which would have been their fault.. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2004 Matrix owners.