2003 Toyota Matrix power train problems
83 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Toyota Matrix — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. While driving, the check engine sensor indicator illuminated and the vehicle experienced hard shifting. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ecm was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…”
filed Sep 13, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the third and fourth gears were not getting any oil and tearing the bearing and transmission apart. The vehicle…”
filed May 16, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Matrix | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Matrix | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 Matrix | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 Matrix | 18 | 11% |
| 2005 Matrix | 23 | 11% |
| 2004 Matrix | 37 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Matrix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.