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We buy Toyota Matrixs from every year, 2003–2013, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Toyota Matrix by year
The Matrix is a wagon sold from 2003–2013 with engines including 1.8L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 21 recalls and 1,175 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | 24–28 | 1 | 268 |
| 2004 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | 24–28 | 1 | 138 |
| 2005 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25–29 | 1 | 213 |
| 2006 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | 25–29 | 3 | 170 |
| 2007 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27–29 | 2 | 96 |
| 2008 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | 27–29 | 2 | 38 |
| 2009 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 22–28 | 3 | 192 |
| 2010 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 22–28 | 4 | 45 |
| 2011 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 22–29 | 2 | 10 |
| 2012 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 22–29 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 22–29 | 1 | 0 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Toyota Matrix problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Matrix, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Toyota Matrix: questions
How much is a junk Toyota Matrix worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Matrixs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Toyota Matrixs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2003–2013), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Toyota Matrix year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2003 Matrix (268). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, vehicle speed control and electrical system.
Which Toyota Matrix year has the most recalls?
The 2010 Matrix has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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