Worst 2008 Toyota Matrix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Toyota Matrix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 | 3 | — | 47,140 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 43,464 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 235,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 57,017 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 30,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 25,446 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 23,693 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 105,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 35,780 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 2 | 1 | — | 100 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | 1 | — | 25,735 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | 25,735 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 10,750 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 9,600 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | 399 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Toyota Matrix. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2008 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.
Other Toyota Matrix Years
Wider context: See the full Toyota Matrix reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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