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Toyota Corolla Matrix

2009 only

81 classified complaints 7 recalls

2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix have 81 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 57,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009 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.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 42 complaints

Median onset: 57,000 miles. 14.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 105,801 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 111,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 5 complaints

Median onset: 17,250 miles. 40.0% 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.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 4 complaints

Median onset: 84,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 3 complaints

Median onset: 50,293 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 61,559 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 2 complaints

Median onset: 54,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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 2009 model year. See the full Toyota Corolla Matrix report for every year and full specs/safety data.