Which Toyota Matrix year has the most recalls?

2010 has the most recall campaigns (4).

Which Toyota Matrix years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2013. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Toyota Matrix: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 11 model years of the Toyota Matrix on record, 2010 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags). It also has the most recall campaigns (4). 2008 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (6).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2013	0	0	0	—	22 MPG
2012	1	5	0	AIR BAGS	22 MPG
2011	2	10	1	AIR BAGS	22 MPG
2010	4	40	4	AIR BAGS	22 MPG
2009	3	40	1	AIR BAGS	22 MPG
2008	2	38	6	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	27 MPG
2007	2	40	5	AIR BAGS	27 MPG
2006	4	40	1	AIR BAGS	25 MPG
2005	2	40	1	AIR BAGS	25 MPG
2004	3	40	6	AIR BAGS	25 MPG
2003	3	40	6	AIR BAGS	25 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

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Questions

Which Toyota Matrix year has the most complaints?: Of 11 model years of the Toyota Matrix on record, 2010 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags).
Which Toyota Matrix year has the most recalls?: 2010 has the most recall campaigns (4).
Which Toyota Matrix years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2013. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.