CarComplaints.com Notes: The Toyota Matrix is the mechanical twin of the Pontiac Vibe.
Both models were a joint GM-Toyota venture, manufactured together at a NUMMI production facility in Fremont, CA. Only the heating & A/C systems are different.
7.0
pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$20
Average Mileage:
18,750 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
not sure (1 reports)
replaced with walmart hubcaps attached with zip ties (1 reports)
Hubcaps kept flying off the Matrix. The dealer blamed my driving (!) but I've never had this problem with other vehicles. After spending over $400 to replace the first five I lost, I went to Walmart (which I usually avoid, but I was desperate...) and bought a set of 4 for under $20. They've stayed on much better than the factory/dealer hubcaps, but still sometimes fall off. I saw another Matrix where the driver had used plastic zip ties to hold theirs on, so I'm now doing the same and (knock wood!) so far it's working.
- Erica B.,
Burlington, VT, US
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I've never seen a 2005 with original hubcaps. Tried two new sets of hubcaps-most owner's buy new wheels.
Otherwise a great vehicle. Toyota admits no fault.
- jimmyfl, Panama City, FL, US