2010 Toyota Matrix
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.
- Complaints
- 45
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
62% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 45 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 268 |
| 2004 | 138 |
| 2005 | 213 |
| 2006 | 170 |
| 2007 | 96 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 192 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
62% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Matrix. While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into an apartment building. The driver stated that the brake pedal was depressed during the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-24
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Matrix. After the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle, the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-12
While driving a 2010 Matrix, Tuesday oct. 19,2010, approx. 30MPHS. The car made a clicking sound as if a cruise control had been set but this car doesn't have cruise control. The car then took off a very high speed like a jet plane at take off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-23
Also filed under Service brakes, electric
Service brakes
13% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Matrix. While exiting the freeway, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floor, but the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-17
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Vehicle speed control
9% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Toyota Matrix. While the contact was placing the vehicle in drive, the accelerator pedal became stuck in the depressed position. As a result, the contact crashed into a wall in the parking garage. There were no injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12
Steering
7% · 3 reportsEngine
4% · 2 reportsSafety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Toyota Matrix — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V023000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
- Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 Toyota Matrix reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Toyota Matrix is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Matrix?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 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.