MYRModel Year Report

2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix

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2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:01.253Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

2011: 6 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V024000(Air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Larry h.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-27

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (Air bags). The part to do the repair was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-13

Takata inflators. I have not been call for a solution. There remedy is do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat. I would like to solve this matters since I bought a car for 5 people, not 4.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-07-31

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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Transmission: my 2011 Toyota matrix jerks and accelerates suddenly with a revving noise and making choking sounds like gears shifting in a manual transmission car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-13

Engine

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.

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Excessive oil consumption. My car stalled in the middle of driving at a turn, several times in the cold and causing my car to slip. Luckily I was in a parking lot but when I slowed and turned, my car would turn off and right back on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-03

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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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  2. R
    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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  3. I
    2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
  4. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
  • Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Corolla Matrix have?
2 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.