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.

5.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$400
Average Mileage:
36,550 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace water pump (2 reports)
2009 Toyota Matrix cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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2009 Toyota Matrix Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 012015

Matrix ES 4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My car does not have enough miles on it to have this problem. Add in the other issues it is like dry rot on a car.

- estj55, Lexington, KY, US

problem #1

Jul 052011

Matrix 1.8L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,091 miles

Went in for regular maintenance oil change and Toyota found a water leak. They replaced the water pump which was still under warranty.

- Calvin N., Waipahu, HI, US

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