Is the 2002 Toyota Matrix reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2002 Toyota Matrix has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 2002 Toyota Matrix?

Top reported problems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints, avg 18,000 mi); POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (1 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

2002 Toyota Matrix Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Toyota Matrix.

< older11 years2003

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

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Recalls

Worst 2002 Toyota Matrix Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:18,000 mi

Fires:1

#21 complaints

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Toyota Matrix.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	1	—	1	18,000 mi
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY	1	—	—	—

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