MYRModel Year Report

2006 Toyota Matrix

● Typical for this model
2006 Toyota Matrix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:49:35.766Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
170
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 268 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 213 complaints 2006: 170 complaints 2006 170 2007: 96 complaints 2008: 38 complaints 2008 2009: 192 complaints 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 10 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints
2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 268 complaints 2003 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 213 complaints 2005 2006: 170 complaints 2006 170 2007: 96 complaints 2007 2008: 38 complaints 2008 2009: 192 complaints 2009 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 10 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013
2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 268 complaints 2003 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 213 complaints 2005 2006: 170 complaints 2006 170 2007: 96 complaints 2007 2008: 38 complaints 2008 2009: 192 complaints 2009 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 10 complaints 2011 2012: 5 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013

2006: 170 complaints

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YearComplaints
20022
2003268
2004138
2005213
2006170
200796
200838
2009192
201045
201110
20125
20130

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

29% · 50 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-04

How can I get Toyota to quit sending me notices. I'm getting about 1 a week now for a car that was demolished at a junkyard in January 2017.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-07

Your website where I enter my VIN returns a "Request was invalid" Message. "One or more parameters were invalid." Nothing is explained. Why did this message show?

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-05

Tires

16% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASHINJURY
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Jan. 2007 anchorage, ak driving 50MPH on a highway, as the road bended to the right, we went into the turn and began to slide sideways. It was 30 degrees f, so we must have hit black ice.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-23

Also filed under Suspension

Electrical system

13% · 22 reports
CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

12% · 20 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated the car independently accelerated causing the contact to be dragged over a cliff. The contact stated she the vehicle was repaired at her expense.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-04

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-05-09Exterior lighting06E023000 Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to…

    Remedy: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims."

    Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…

    Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2010-11-29Engine and engine cooling10V384000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2008 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) for the subject models equipped with the 1ZZ-fe engine and two-wheel drive may…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the production number of the ECM and replace the ECM if necessary. This service will be performed free of charge. Toyota will mail an interim owner notification the middle of…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Toyota Matrix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 50 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E023000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V384000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Toyota Matrix reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Toyota Matrix is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Toyota Matrix?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Toyota 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.