2012 Toyota Matrix
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2012
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 5 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
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 5 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
Takata recall - received notice in January, 2017 and to date "No remedy" For the airbag recall on my vehicle. Recall advises to avoid having passenger in front seat.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-26
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V006000 (Air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-19
Engine
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Matrix. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle made noises underneath the hood and shut down. The oil and service engine indicators illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-14
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-03-16Air bags20V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020.
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Toyota Matrix — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V024000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2012 Toyota Matrix reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Matrix?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Matrix have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.