Does the 2009 Toyota Matrix have steering problems?

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Toyota Matrix, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 29,000 miles.

Which Toyota Matrix year has the most steering complaints?

The 2009 Toyota Matrix has the most steering complaints (22), compared with 22 for the 2009.

Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Toyota Matrix?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Toyota Matrix is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2009 Toyota Matrix Steering Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2009 Toyota Matrix, 11% of all 192 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 9 Matrix model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 29,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 22; 11% of 192
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 29,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2009 Toyota Matrix steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 25, 2009, latest Oct 14, 2016.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2009 to Oct 2016; peak Feb 2010 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2009 Toyota Matrix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Matrix model year

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

20054 (2%)
20065 (3%)
20071 (1%)
20084 (11%)
200922 (11%)
20103 (7%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Toyota Matrix have steering problems?: NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the steering in the 2009 Toyota Matrix, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 29,000 miles.
Which Toyota Matrix year has the most steering complaints?: The 2009 Toyota Matrix has the most steering complaints (22), compared with 22 for the 2009.
Is there a steering recall for the 2009 Toyota Matrix?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Toyota Matrix is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.