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Reliability
Toyota

Matrix

Compact Hatchback
2 Generations
7 Engines
1,172 Total Complaints
Generations by reliability score
1 above the class average1 below average

Generation Timeline

2003-2008 1st
3 engines
922 complaints 9 fire reports 2 deaths reported
4.7/10
→
2009-2014 2nd
4 engines
250 complaints 1 fire report
9.1/10
→

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