Toyota Matrix Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Toyota Matrix reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Toyota Matrix truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Toyota Matrix reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Toyota Matrix was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota Matrix has been recently.
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Toyota Matrix Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Toyota Matrix.Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Toyota Matrix Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Toyota Matrix
blog comments powered by DisqusWhat Our Members Are Saying about Toyota Matrix Reliability and Durability
| Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Matrix: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good reputation |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Proven toyota reliability. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
This catagory is the #1 reason we looked at Toyota when we were new car shopping in 2006. Dependability and Resale. As I mentioned earlier, we're at 82,000 miles and have kept on top of the manufacturer suggested regular maintenance - oil/filters changes, transmission/transfer case fluids changes, coolant and refrigerant changes, brakes at 45,000miles, etc. We have had 100% dependability with this little rascal and it has NOT failed to start and give us a ride,,,, ever. The Toyota Matrix delivers what we had hoped and what we expected it would. |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I have had no issues with the Matrix. Never had to bring for repairs on anything, just oil and filter changes. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Excellent reviews, have not had any problems so far. |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
so far no real mechanical issues. There was a hard start issue which Toyota/dealership eventually admitted and corrected after many attempts and denial that this problem existed |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
We have had uniformly good experience with Toyotas. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Had my Matrix for 5 years 88000 miles, all i did was normal maintenance. never had a problem |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I have not had to put money into repairs! |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Had the car for 4 years never had major repair. |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Toyotas are known for reliability and durability; this car replaced a 14-year-old Toyota with 180,000 miles (and going strong). I bought this Matrix with 73,000 miles, and expect to get over 200,000 out of it. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not one major repair issue; only state inspection and oil changes since bought new. 90K mi, car is going on 8th year. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 123-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
It has been flawless, no issues or problems at all. |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It runs and runs with minimal time in the shop |
| Reliability and Durability of the Toyota Matrix: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2003 | 4dr Hatch 180-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
see all of the above comments - 5 serpentine belts in 53,000 km. |
