2004 Toyota Matrix

$3,245

from

listings

$3K–$12K

price range

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Low$3,245

High$11,995

From$3,245

Avg Mileage165,000 mi

Sourced from 5 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of Jun 2026

2004 Toyota Matrix Trims

All Trims Combined

From$3,245

$3K–$12K

5 listings165,000 avg miles

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2004 Toyota Matrix Pricing

Price Trend

1 data point

$3,800

as of Mar 26

Only 5 available nationwide.

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Toyota Matrix Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2004 Toyota Matrix's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 138 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

138

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

06E0230002006-13-03

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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08V1620002008-10-04

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 BECOMING LOOSE AND POSSIBLY RATTLING, AN ABNORMAL NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WHEN OPERATING THE POWER WINDOWS.

THE DOOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR, BIND AND SHATTER DURING OPERATION OF THE POWER WINDOWS, CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2004 Toyota Matrix has accumulated 138 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train34

02Air Bags28

03Visibility10

04Vehicle Speed Control9

05Tires5

138 total across 1 model years (2004–2004)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Matrix Fuel Economy

24–28mpg combined

22-25city

29-33hwy

$2,400-$3,400/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2004 Toyota Matrix ranges from 24 to 28 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Matrix - Manual 5-spd

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Matrix - Automatic 4-spd

27mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city30 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Matrix AWD - Automatic 4-spd

25mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Matrix - Manual 6-spd

24mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2004 Toyota Matrix

23States

30%in top 3

If you're near Washington DC, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 23 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

DCWashington DC

912%

WAWashington

79%

FLFlorida

68%

MIMichigan

57%

OROregon

57%

COColorado

57%

TXTexas

57%

CACalifornia

57%

MDMaryland

45%

OHOhio

34%

GAGeorgia

34%

PAPennsylvania

34%

DEDelaware

23%

MNMinnesota

23%

ILIllinois

23%

HI1

MA1

ME1

IN1

AR1

RI1

WI1

OK1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2004.

2004 Toyota Matrix Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2004 Toyota Matrix a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2004 Toyota Matrix. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2004 Toyota Matrix?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Toyota Matrix. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2004 Toyota Matrix?

You'll get between 24 and 28 MPG combined from the 2004 Toyota Matrix, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2004 Toyota Matrix?

POWER TRAIN problems top the list with 138 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.