Model year
2003 Toyota Matrix
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 268 complaints for the 2003 Toyota Matrix (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (56), POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION (33), POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY (20). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 24–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$3,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 268 complaints
- 2004 138 complaints
- 2005 213 complaints
- 2006 170 complaints
- 2007 96 complaints
- 2008 38 complaints
- 2009 192 complaints
- 2010 45 complaints
- 2011 10 complaints
- 2012 5 complaints
- 2013 0 complaints
Recalls
08V162000 · Apr 10, 2008
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 662,178 MY 2003-2004 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX AND PONTIAC VIBE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER WINDOWS. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DOOR GLASS BOLTS MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, CAUSING THE DOOR GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. DUE TO THE COMPONENTS…
Complaints
268 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 19, fire flag on 3, injury field 22, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA08004 | SIDE FRONT POWER WINDOW SHATTERS · VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; VISIBILITY | Feb 5, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix · 1.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 30 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Matrix AWD · 1.8L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Matrix · 1.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| Matrix · 1.8L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Matrix · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Toyota Matrix at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.