MYRModel Year Report

2009 Toyota Matrix

◆ Worse than typical
2009 Toyota Matrix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:41.749Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
192
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2009: 192 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

41% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owned a 2009 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The air bags deployed and metal fragments passed through the airbag cushion material.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-29

I was traveling at eastbound at 25 MPH and entered a controlled intersection in manitowoc, Wisconsin.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-22

"Takata recall" We received our recall notice letter and immediately contacted our local authorised Toyota in rhinelander wi and were told it would take a few weeks for the replacement parts to arrive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-12

Vehicle speed control

23% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY
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Investigation results of report#-426903 given 2/12 of unintended acceler: was investigated by spx corp. Investigator hired from Toyota. At my apt. Setting, in my reserved parking spot because car could not be driven due to severe front end damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-31

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes, air

Steering

11% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

10% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

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Engine

6% · 11 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2009Complaint volume 192 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2010-03-30Vehicle speed control10V023000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Highlander, model year 2009-2010 Corolla, Venza and Matrix passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to…

    Remedy: Toyota will modify or replace the accelerator pedals on the subject vehicles. Floor surface modifications are also being considered and will be included for any model for which it is deemed…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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 →

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    2016-11-18Air bags16V340000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Toyota Matrix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 78 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 45 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V023000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
  • Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Toyota Matrix reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Toyota Matrix is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Toyota Matrix?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Toyota Matrix have?
3 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.