2009 Toyota Matrix engine problems
The 2009 Toyota Matrix has 20 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
20
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ALL OF THE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BREAK IN…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2009 Toyota Matrix have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2009 Toyota Matrix engine — 9% 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.