MYRModel Year Report

2007 Toyota Matrix

▲ Better than typical
2007 Toyota Matrix
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:13:30.744Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota Matrix Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 268 complaints 2004: 138 complaints 2004 2005: 213 complaints 2006: 170 complaints 2006 2007: 96 complaints 2007 2008: 38 complaints 2008 2009: 192 complaints 2010: 45 complaints 2010 2011: 10 complaints 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

AIR BAGS 33%

33% of complaints: air bags — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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MY DAUGHTER TOTALED THIS VEHICLE WITH A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180125

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, 20150813

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. *LN

NHTSA ODI report, 20131019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

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, 20100209

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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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, 20150813

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.

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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. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20180123

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100527 — equipment

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 VE

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 RECAL

Campaign 10V035000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20101129 — engine and engine cooling

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 HA

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 SE

Campaign 10V384000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Toyota Matrix — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V035000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V384000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2010 ● 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 2003 ◆ 2005 ◆ 2009

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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 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Matrix have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.