Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 192 complaints for the 2009 Toyota Matrix, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

192

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 192 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2009 Toyota Matrix. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags72

02Vehicle Speed Control33

03Steering17

04Engine8

05Engine And Engine Cooling7

192 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota Matrix Fuel Economy

22–28mpg combined

20-26city

26-32hwy

$2,400-$3,050/yr

The 2009 Toyota Matrix delivers 22 to 28 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Matrix - Automatic 4-spd

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city31 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Matrix - Manual 5-spd

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city32 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Matrix - Automatic (S5)

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Matrix - Manual 5-spd

24mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

21 city28 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Matrix AWD - Automatic 4-spd

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2009 Toyota Matrix

26States

34%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 16%, with options spread across 26 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

CACalifornia

1316%

TXTexas

810%

WAWashington

68%

DCWashington DC

68%

MNMinnesota

45%

ILIllinois

45%

OHOhio

45%

FLFlorida

45%

MIMichigan

45%

MAMassachusetts

34%

COColorado

34%

IDIdaho

23%

INIndiana

23%

GAGeorgia

23%

OROregon

23%

NCNorth Carolina

23%

MD1

ME1

VA1

AR1

NE1

RI1

AZ1

NH1

OK1

TN1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2009.

Buying a 2009 Toyota Matrix?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2009 Toyota Matrix a good car to buy?

The 2009 Toyota Matrix has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2009 Toyota Matrix?

Fuel economy ranges from 22 to 28 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $511 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2009 Toyota Matrix?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2009 Toyota Matrix, based on 192 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.