Toyota Corolla Matrix
2003–2007 only
2003–2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix models have 300 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 6 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 115,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota Corolla Matrix report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2003–2007 only
Median onset: 115,000 miles. 6.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 119,000 miles. 12.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 114,400 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 130,000 miles.
Median onset: 57,000 miles. 83.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 54,816 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
Typical repair: $180–$500 nationally.
Median onset: 131,000 miles.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2007 model years. See the full Toyota Corolla Matrix report for every year and full specs/safety data.