10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,167 miles

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problem #6

Nov 032014

Matrix 4-cyl

  • 98,000 miles
Metal part that window regulator attaches to came loose from driver window. Toyota claim that they replaced the bolt that passes through the metal part that came detached, and refuse to repair the problem. This failure results in the same issue underlying the recall for the bolt replacement.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #5

Sep 262009

Matrix

  • 35,000 miles
I am a 53-year-old woman who got the tip of my right index finger caught in the power window of a 2004 Toyota Matrix. It felt as if it would have cut it off had I not been able to press the release button with my other hand. As it is, one week after the event occurred, the tip of my finger is still numb. This was so easy to do, and so potentially damaging. Pressure-sensitive power windows need to be implemented asap!

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 012008

Matrix 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
All four windows have loose bolts. Paid for repair of 2. remaining 2 are real loose.

- Hurst, TX, USA

problem #3

Apr 142008

Matrix 4WD 4-cyl

  • 32,000 miles
Driver side window made cracking sounds while rising and then shattered.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #2

Aug 202006

Matrix 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger power front window makes a popping/clicking noise during operation.

- Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, USA

problem #1

Dec 022006

Matrix 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After last oil change, oil was gel-like, engine made tapping noise...took to dealer with a list of other problems, ac not cold, heater not blowing hot, window jumping when rolling down, and tires making funny noise. Was told engine noise was normal, fixed ac again, 3rd time, heater had loose part tighten, window part ordered, tire had flat spot, last time was water in wheel. Crash did not damage engine, or windows, or tires.

- Bonaire, GA, USA