Tire Problems of Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix owners have reported 71 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (48 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Tire problems of Toyota Matrix

The Tire problem

A 205/55/r16 tire exploded when I was driving on the freeway at 9:15 am. I had driven less than 3 miles. The tire that exploded had less than 16,000 miles. I didn't run over an object or I would have also punctured my front tire too.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Car wears the inside tread of the tire prematurely (10% left after only 16,000 miles), revealed during the safety inspection. The wheel alignment is within the manufacturer's specification and the tires were rotated every 3,000-5,000 miles.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

While rotating the tires on my 2009 Matrix I noticed the inside sidewall was seperating (splitting) around the whole inside of the tire. There are no signs of sidewall damage from a hit or accident, the sidewall is just failing.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

Excessive tire wear has forced us to buy multiple new tires on our 2005 Toyota Matrix.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

I have a 2009 Toyota Matrix and it continues to have issues. Toyota has never sent notification of recalls and this car has a few. When I bring it up to the dealer they act as if I have no idea what I am talking about.   Read details...




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