2009 Toyota Matrix - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2009 Toyota Matrix

312 problems have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Matrix. The following chart shows the 18 most common problems for 2009 Toyota Matrix. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 119 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (52 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2009 Toyota Matrix

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Air Bag	119
Vehicle Speed Control	52
Engine And Engine Cooling	33
Steering	28
Service Brakes	22
Electrical System	13
Unknown Or Other	8
Structure	7
Visibility	7
Tire	5
Equipment	4
Power Train	3
Electronic Stability Control	3
Air Brake	2
Seats	2
Suspension	2
Other Fuel System	1
Exterior Lighting	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Toyota Matrix in 2009.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2025	0
2024	0
2023	1
2022	0
2021	3
2020	5
2019	3
2018	9
2017	62
2016	56
2015	11
2014	18
2013	11
2012	15
2011	8
2010	49
2009	1

📊 Compare the 2009 Toyota Matrix with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Toyota Matrix, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 Toyota Matrix with the Toyota Matrix from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 Matrix is 312 while the average number of problems reported for the 12 model years of the Toyota Matrix is 157.

Table 3. Compare the 2009 Toyota Matrix with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2013 Matrix	1
2012 Matrix	5
2011 Matrix	16
2010 Matrix	77
2009 Matrix	312
2008 Matrix	94
2007 Matrix	165
2006 Matrix	281
2005 Matrix	363
2004 Matrix	222
2003 Matrix	352
2002 Matrix	2

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