Trim Report

Toyota Matrix XRS2009

Includes:MATRIX|XRS

Toyota Matrix Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2009 Toyota Matrix trims

Elevated

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.

0
Recalls
192
Complaints
34
Crashes
1
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
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Toyota Matrix Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2009 Toyota Matrix trims

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)

XRS Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS

How does the XRS compare to other Toyota Matrix trims?

the XRS sits in a specific spot in the 2009 Toyota Matrix lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2009 Toyota Matrix page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2009 Toyota Matrix XRS?

The XRS shares its core mechanicals with other Toyota Matrix trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2009 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Toyota Matrix XRS?

The best model year for the Toyota Matrix XRS comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Toyota Matrix overview.

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