2004 Toyota Matrix transmission problems
The 2004 Toyota Matrix has 38 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
38
Transmission complaints
22%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THE BEARINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2004 Toyota Matrix have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 2004 Toyota Matrix transmission — 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.