2006 Toyota Matrix suspension problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Toyota Matrix — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Jan. 2007 anchorage, ak driving 50mph on a highway, as the road bended to the right, we went into the turn and began to slide sideways. It was 30 degrees f, so we must have hit black ice. I tried to correct and sent the car fish tailing to the other side. We whipped back and forth a few times…”
filed Jul 23, 2012
“2006 toyota matrix xr. Tires where prematurally. 66,000 miles on car and third set of tires are cupping and starting to cause handling problem. Each set of tires (2 different brands) has lasted about 16,000-20,000 miles. Had regular alignments and tire rotation. Went as far as replacing shocks and…”
filed Jul 22, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Matrix | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Matrix | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Matrix | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Matrix | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 Matrix | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 Matrix | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.