Complaints
175
Crashes
26
Fires
3
Injuries
24
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Toyota Matrix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#133 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:114,174 mi
Crash-related:2
#227 complaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:89,104 mi
#315 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:51,595 mi
Crash-related:6
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Toyota Matrix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 33 | 2 | — | 114,174 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 27 | — | — | 89,104 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 | 6 | — | 51,595 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | 6 | — | 85,799 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 122,825 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 7 | — | — | 44,397 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | 2 | — | 14,148 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 6 | 1 | — | 51,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | 24,750 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 27,610 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 55,250 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 2 | — | 134,625 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | — | — | 63,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 1 | — | 86,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 119,833 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | 1 | 206,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 19,225 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 2 | — | — | 38 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | 17,504 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 206,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 31,229 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | 1 | — | 2,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 87,000 mi |
AIR BAGS
33
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,174
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,104
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,595
STEERING
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,799
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
122,825
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,397
TIRES
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,148
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,250
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,750
SUSPENSION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,610
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,250
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,625
VISIBILITY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,500
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,833
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
206,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,225
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,504
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
206,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,229
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,000
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