2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 89 |
| 2006 | 64 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 74 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
10 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.
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Takata recall, I was traveling down a side road and a car was pulling out of the driveway and I was struck on the passenger side of my vehicle, the airbags on both driver side and passenger side did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-24
Takata recall. Nothing has happened yet, but I was not notified about the recall at all. I happened to find out about it online and my car is included in the recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-27
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Toyota matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (Air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-10-24
Service brakes
6 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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Brakes are scrubbing harshly when weather is damp. Had it inspected at leith Toyota in raleigh,nc and was told that was normal for this car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-25
Vehicle speed control
2 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Two problems, 1) accelerator is hard to modulate when starting from a stop, will go at higher speed than wanted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-01-27
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Steering
2 of 20 total reports mention: steering.
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My car wanders when I am driving it. There have been too many instances to narrow down the date when it happens. When I am driving my car seems to wander from its lane. At highway speeds and in town.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-28
Wheels
1 of 20 total reports mentions: wheels.
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A nail got stuck in the tire when the ve hike was in motion
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-28
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2009-09-21Service brakes, hydraulic09V338000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Scion xd and my 2009-2010 Corolla, and Corolla Matrix vehicles equipped with 1.8L engine and originally sold in or currently registered in the states…
Remedy: Dealers will install a newly designed intake air connector which will relocate the brake system vacuum port. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2009.…
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2010-02-05Vehicle speed control10V017000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Avalon, model year 2007-2010 Camry, model year 2009-2010 Corolla, Corolla Matrix, RAV4, model year 2010 Highlander, model year 2008-2010 Sequoia, and…
Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. GM will notify owners for the Pontiac vibe please see 10V-018. This service will…
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2010-02-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-05-04 Steering Wander or Drift
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2014-10-27Air bags14V168000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall.
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2015-11-25Visibility15V689000 Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.
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2018-01-29Air bags18V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL,...
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly.
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2019-02-15Air bags19V005000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019.
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2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 09V338000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 10V017000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 14V168000 · Air bags
- Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
- Recall 18V024000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V741000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix have?
- 7 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.