MYRModel Year Report

Toyota Corolla Matrix — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution3 years

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

2003: 36 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2005: 89 complaints, Caution 2005 2006: 64 complaints, Caution 2007: 48 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 31 complaints, Recommended 2009: 74 complaints, Caution 2009 2010: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2013 2005 · 89
2003: 36 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 89 complaints, Caution 2005 2006: 64 complaints, Caution 2006 2007: 48 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 31 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 74 complaints, Caution 2009 2010: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2013 2005 · 89
2003: 36 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 89 complaints, Caution 2005 2006: 64 complaints, Caution 2006 2007: 48 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 31 complaints, Recommended 2008 2009: 74 complaints, Caution 2009 2010: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2013 2005 · 89
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2013 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 20 Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ◆ Caution 74 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2008 ▲ Recommended 31 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2007 ● Recommended 48 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2006 ◆ Caution 64 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2005 ◆ Caution 89 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2003 ▲ Recommended 36 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

17

recalls on file across every Toyota Corolla Matrix model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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