Toyota Corolla Matrix years to avoid
The Toyota Corolla Matrix years to avoid are 2005, 2009, 2006, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2012 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
477
Total complaints
17
Recall campaigns
2003–2013
Years covered
11
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Corolla Matrix years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | High complaints + open investigation | 107 | |
| 2009 | High complaints + open investigation | 88 | |
| 2006 | High complaints + open investigation | 75 | |
| 2007 | Open safety investigation | 57 | |
| 2004 | Open safety investigation | 42 | |
| 2003 | Open safety investigation | 39 | |
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 38 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 24 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 6 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 1 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every Corolla Matrix year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013avoid | 1 | 2 | |
| 2012avoid | 0 | 2 | |
| 2011avoid | 6 | 2 | |
| 2010avoid | 24 | 7 | |
| 2009avoid | 88 | 8 | |
| 2008avoid | 38 | 4 | |
| 2007avoid | 57 | 4 | |
| 2006avoid | 75 | 4 | |
| 2005avoid | 107 | 4 | |
| 2004avoid | 42 | 5 | |
| 2003avoid | 39 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Toyota Corolla Matrix years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Corolla Matrix years to avoid are 2005, 2009, 2006, 2007, 2004, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2012.
How many recalls does the Toyota Corolla Matrix have?
Across all model years, the Corolla Matrix has 17 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 477 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.