MYRModel Year Report

2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix

▲ Better than typical
2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:36.873Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
31
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

74% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 89 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2007: 48 complaints 2008: 31 complaints 2008 31 2009: 74 complaints 2010: 20 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 1 complaint 2013
2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2004 2005: 89 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2006 2007: 48 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2008 31 2009: 74 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013
2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2004 2005: 89 complaints 2005 2006: 64 complaints 2006 2007: 48 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2008 31 2009: 74 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013

2008: 31 complaints

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YearComplaints
200336
200429
200589
200664
200748
200831
200974
201020
20116
20120
20131

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

74% · 23 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Sudden accelleration, brakes, battery, fuel injectors, shutting down suddenly, electrical

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-15

Also filed under Service brakes

I was in an accident. My driver's side airbag deployed and then instantly collapsed. It offered no protection whatsoever. I experienced severe pain in my chest and right breast from where the seat belt locked. This pain lasted for 6 weeks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-23

Engine

10% · 3 reports

Electrical system

10% · 3 reports
CRASH

Structure

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing underbody shields and body.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Was driving the 08 matrix at highway speed on interstate 90/94 west of madison wi. Stopped at rest stop and hear loud, hollow noise from under vehicle. Made it to milwaukee and brought car to Toyota dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-19

Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline

Service brakes

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2010-08-18Engineering analysisClosed 2010-09-16 Engine Stall
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    2016-03-25Air bags16V127000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota...

    Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2016-03-25Air bags16V128000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota...

    Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2018-01-29Air bags18V025000 On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2019-10-18Air bags19V627000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V127000 · Air bags
  • Recall 16V128000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V025000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V627000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.