2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring vs 2010 Toyota Matrix
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring | 2010 Toyota Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 73 | 45 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 37 | 222 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26 | 22–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,390 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Toyota Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 37 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Suspension | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
2010 Toyota Matrix
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.