Worst 2007 Toyota Matrix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Unintended Acceleration
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Toyota Matrix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 32 | 3 | 1 | 110,276 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 6 | — | 45,904 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | 1 | 1 | 73,959 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | 1 | 45,931 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 25,985 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Toyota Matrix
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,400,076 vehicles.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
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2007 Toyota Matrix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Toyota Matrix reliable?
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Does the 2007 Toyota Matrix have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Matrix reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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