Worst 2008 Toyota Matrix Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Toyota Matrix.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 3 | — | 47,140 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 43,464 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — |
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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.
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2008 Toyota Matrix — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Toyota Matrix reliable?
What are common problems with the 2008 Toyota Matrix?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Toyota Matrix?
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Does the 2008 Toyota Matrix have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 Toyota Matrix?
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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