2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix Engine Problems
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 28% of all 74 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 9 Corolla Matrix model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 74,523 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 21
- 28% of 74 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 74
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 74,523 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 31, 2009, latest Mar 4, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix
- NHTSA 10V017000Jan 21, 2010Engine2,230,661 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
Risk: The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine complaints by Corolla Matrix model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20059 (10%)
- 200610 (16%)
- 20074 (8%)
- 20083 (10%)
- 200921 (28%)
- 20102 (10%)
- 20112 (33%)
- 20120 (0%)
- 20130 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 74,523 miles.
- Which Toyota Corolla Matrix year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix has the most engine complaints (21), compared with 21 for the 2009.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix concerns the engine: 10V017000.