Trim Report

Toyota Matrix XR2012

Includes:MATRIX|XR
$2,995
Starting From
22
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 22 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,995
Max $8,991
From $2,995
Fresh

XR Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$12,199
$12K–$13K
4 listings75,000 avg miles
L
From$4,322
4 listings|$4K–$12K
S
From$4,696
28 listings|$5K–$13K
XR
From$2,995
22 listings|$3K–$9K
XRS
From$2,000
5 listings|$2K–$8K

2012 Toyota Matrix XR Pricing

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Where to Find Toyota Matrix XR

Location data for all 2012 Toyota Matrix trims combined

25States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 17% of listings are there. But with 25 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Toyota Matrix Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Toyota Matrix trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 5 complaints for the 2012 Toyota Matrix, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
20V0240002020-17-01
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 5 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2012 Toyota Matrix. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags4
02Engine1
5 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Toyota Matrix Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Toyota Matrix trims

22–29mpg combined
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20-26city
·
26-32hwy
·
$2,350-$3,050/yr

The 2012 Toyota Matrix delivers 22 to 29 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 - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city32 hwy~$2,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Matrix - Automatic 4-spd
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city31 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Matrix - Automatic (S5)
24mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city28 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)

XR Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2012 Toyota Matrix XR

How does the XR compare to other Toyota Matrix trims?

The XR occupies a distinct position in the Toyota Matrix range. See how it stacks up on the 2012 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Toyota Matrix XR?

Budget for standard XR maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2012 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Toyota Matrix XR?

For the XR, 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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