The 2010 Toyota Matrix has a low safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 45 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 45 owners have filed complaints about the 2010 Toyota Matrix. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags21

02Vehicle Speed Control2

03Unknown Or Other2

04Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

05Steering1

45 total across 1 model years (2010–2010)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Toyota Matrix Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2010 Toyota Matrix trims

22–28mpg combined

20-26city

26-32hwy

$2,400-$3,050/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2010 Toyota Matrix returns 22–28 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

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 - Automatic 4-spd

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

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

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

2010 Toyota Matrix XRS FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the XRS compare to other Toyota Matrix trims?

The XRS occupies a distinct position in the Toyota Matrix range. See how it stacks up on the 2010 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2010 Toyota Matrix XRS?

Budget for standard XRS maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Toyota Matrix XRS?

For the XRS, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Toyota Matrix buyer's guide.

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