2008 Toyota Matrix Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Toyota Matrix.

20072009
Complaints
56
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2008 Toyota Matrix Problems

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

#111 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:47,140 mi
Crash-related:3
#28 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:43,464 mi
#34 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:235,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Toyota Matrix.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
47,140
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,464
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
235,000
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,446
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
23,693
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
105,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,780
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
100
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
25,735
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
46,000
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
25,735
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,750
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,000
VISIBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,600
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
399

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Recalls for 2008 Toyota Matrix

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,400,076 vehicles.

10V384000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
~1,128,659 affected

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.

10V035000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~271,417 affected

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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