Does the 2006 Toyota Matrix have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Toyota Matrix, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 16,200 miles.

Which Toyota Matrix year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2006 Toyota Matrix has the most suspension complaints (36), compared with 36 for the 2006.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Toyota Matrix?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota Matrix is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Toyota Matrix Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Toyota Matrix, 21% of all 170 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 9 Matrix model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 16,200 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 36; 21% of 170
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 16,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Toyota Matrix suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 13, 2006, latest Feb 4, 2020.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2006 to Feb 2020; peak Jul 2008 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Toyota Matrix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Matrix model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200525 (12%)
200636 (21%)
20078 (8%)
20083 (8%)
20095 (3%)
20101 (2%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Toyota Matrix have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Toyota Matrix, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 16,200 miles.
Which Toyota Matrix year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2006 Toyota Matrix has the most suspension complaints (36), compared with 36 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Toyota Matrix?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Toyota Matrix is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.