2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix Problems & Complaints

Most common 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix problems

• Air bags~58,000 miles
  4054%
• Engine & cooling~110,000 miles
  1419%
• Speed control & acceleration~54,000 miles
  79%
• Steering~66,000 miles
  68%
• Brakes~54,000 miles
  57%
• Body & structure~110,000 miles
  45%
• Electrical system~112,000 miles
  45%
• Other / not specified~160,000 miles
  34%
• Stability & traction control~0 miles
  23%
• Suspension~62,000 miles
  11%
• Lights
  11%
• Fuel & propulsion system
  11%

Share of the 74 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Toyota Corolla Matrix complaints by model year

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2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls (8)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix:

What 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix owners say

Air bags all 40 →

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix. While approaching a stop sign to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver of the other vehicle sustained unknown injuries. The contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The contact's passenger also sustained neck and back injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting inspection by the insurance company. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repair of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,021.

Takata recall Toyota motor corporation USA sent me a notice falsely claiming that the parts to fix my passenger side airbag were in stock. I called the dealer on 5/1/2017 and told them I wanted to get this recall done. I told the dealer the model and year of my car. I was told to bring the car in. When I arrived at the dealer, I was told that they did not have a part in stock that was necessary to perform the recall repair. The dealer further stated that the part was on back order and they did not know when it would come in. I called the Toyota motor corp USA national hot line for the recall and asked when the part(s) would come in. The representative did not know. I was put on hold while the representative called the dealer. …

Engine & cooling

Subject: Request to Consider Recall for 2009 Toyota Matrix Excessive Oil Consumption Dear Toyota Motor Corporation/NHTSA, I am writing to bring to your attention a persistent issue with my 2009 Toyota Matrix, which has been experiencing excessive oil consumption. Despite regular maintenance and oil changes, the vehicle continues to burn through oil at an alarming rate, posing potential environmental and safety hazards. After researching this issue, I found that numerous 2009 Toyota Matrix owners have reported similar problems, suggesting a possible design or manufacturing flaw. I believe it is essential for Toyota to acknowledge this issue and take corrective action to ensure the safety and well-being of drivers and the environment. I respectfully request that you consider adding excessive oil consumption to the list of recalls for the 2009 Toyota Matrix. …

While driving home my car started burning. I pulled over with smoke pouring out of the engine area and the car just stopped. I opened the hood and there were flames coming up from behind the engine. The fire grew until it engulfed the front of the car. The fire department came and put out the fire. The 2009 Matrix was totally destroyed. I noticed no prior warning signs or symptoms.

Speed control & acceleration

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a rail several times. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, arm, and back that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. ..updated 11/02/15 updated 12/03/15, 4/3/18

I was driving on the road around the neiborhood at the t intersection ,I try to brake but my car was not stop .then I try to put on the brake all the time but my car still keep going and hit a stair brick in front of the house ..