CarComplaints.com Notes: The Toyota Matrix is the mechanical twin of the Pontiac Vibe.

Both models were a joint GM-Toyota venture, manufactured together at a NUMMI production facility in Fremont, CA. Only the heating & A/C systems are different.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2003 Toyota Matrix engine problems

engine problem

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2003 Toyota Matrix Owner Comments

problem #2

May 162002

Matrix

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The air conditioning started to blow hot air, then the engine started stalling and the engine check sign came on. Toyota said it was a stone that got into the radiator and provoked a leaking. No signs of damage in the front bumper. How can a stone get there and how do they make such fragile cars? I had to pay for the damages although it is a brand new car.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #1

May 162002

Matrix

  • miles
The air conditioning started to blow hot air, then the engine started stalling and the engine check sign came on. Toyota said it was a stone that got into the radiator and provoked a leaking. No signs of damage in the front bumper. How can a stone get there and how do they make such fragile cars? I had to pay for the damages although it is a brand new car.

- Miami, FL, USA

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