MYRModel Year Report

2007 Toyota Matrix

▲ Better than typical
2007 Toyota Matrix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:34:20.982Z

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
96
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2007: 96 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

38% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and inflator module.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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My daughter totaled this vehicle with a front end collision. The air bag did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-25

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Matrix. While stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle engine seized without warning. The vehicle restarted and while driving less than 10 MPH, the speedometer read 20 MPH. The failure recurred multiple times.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-13

Also filed under Electrical system

Was stopped at light and was rear ended by one that rear ended the other car. Air bag did not come out only seat belt pulled tight. Now have message air bag is off. Damage to car is over $3,000.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-19

Vehicle speed control

13% · 12 reports
CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

FIRE
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I was driving home from work when I noticed the door light was on the display console in my car. I was at a red light and checked to see if my door was open, it wasn't, the door light remained on. I continued driving, but smelled plastic burning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-09

Electrical system

13% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing horn and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASHFIRE

Tires

6% · 6 reports
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2007 Toyota Matrix. Consumer writes in regards to defective roadmaster tires on vehicle. *ld the consumer stated in a span of 2 months the vehicle experienced 3 flat tires.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-23

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

  2. 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

2007 Toyota Matrix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 10V384000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Toyota Matrix reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Toyota Matrix is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Matrix?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota 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.