Is the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Corolla Matrix has 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 9 model years with data, though it still carries 2 airbag recalls.

What problems does the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix have?

NHTSA lists no owner complaints for the 2012 Corolla Matrix. It is included in 2 recall campaigns covering airbag inflators.

Does the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix have a recall?

Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Corolla Matrix, both involving airbags (campaigns 19V005000 and 17V006000), neither marked do-not-drive.

How does the 2012 Corolla Matrix compare to other years?

The 2012 model has a complaint index of 0, ranking 9th worst (best) out of 9 years tracked, well below the 2009 model's index of 100, which is the worst year for this model.

What year Corolla Matrix should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, 2005, 2006, and 2009 are rated Avoid for the Corolla Matrix, with complaint indexes of 88, 75, and 100 respectively; 2012 is not one of the flagged years.

2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix has zero owner complaints logged with NHTSA and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any year for this model. It ranks 9th worst (meaning best) out of 9 model years, with 2 recalls affecting airbags.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #9 of 9 Corolla Matrix years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 2; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: 2011; rated Good

2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

NHTSA 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Airbags1,299,448 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
NHTSA 17V006000Jan 9, 2017Airbags577,875 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).

2012 compared with other Corolla Matrix years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Good	38	20	7	—
2011	Good	25	6	2	—
2012	No verdict	0	0	2	—
2013	No verdict	13	1	2	—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix reliable?: Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Corolla Matrix has 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 9 model years with data, though it still carries 2 airbag recalls.
What problems does the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix have?: NHTSA lists no owner complaints for the 2012 Corolla Matrix. It is included in 2 recall campaigns covering airbag inflators.
Does the 2012 Toyota Corolla Matrix have a recall?: Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Corolla Matrix, both involving airbags (campaigns 19V005000 and 17V006000), neither marked do-not-drive.
How does the 2012 Corolla Matrix compare to other years?: The 2012 model has a complaint index of 0, ranking 9th worst (best) out of 9 years tracked, well below the 2009 model's index of 100, which is the worst year for this model.
What year Corolla Matrix should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaint data, 2005, 2006, and 2009 are rated Avoid for the Corolla Matrix, with complaint indexes of 88, 75, and 100 respectively; 2012 is not one of the flagged years.