Is the 2013 Toyota Matrix reliable?

NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2013 Matrix, the lowest complaint count among the 9 model years with data. It has 1 recall on file.

Does the 2013 Toyota Matrix have any recalls?

Yes, one recall (campaign 20V024000) covers an airbag electronic control unit issue affecting certain 2011-2013 Matrix vehicles along with related Corolla and Avalon models. It is not a do-not-drive recall.

How does the 2013 Matrix compare to other Matrix model years?

The 2013 Matrix has a complaint index of 0, lower than every other listed year, including the 2012 Matrix which carries a 'Best' verdict with a complaint index of 13. Older years like 2005, 2006, and 2009 carry 'Avoid' verdicts with complaint indexes of 75, 88, and 100.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Toyota Matrix?

EPA rates the 2013 Matrix at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.

2013 Toyota Matrix Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2013 Toyota Matrix shows 0 complaints logged with NHTSA and a complaint index of 0, ranking 9th (last, meaning lowest risk by this metric) out of 9 model years. It has 1 recall, covering an airbag control unit issue, but no do-not-drive recalls.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #9 of 9 Matrix years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: 2012; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 24; 21 city / 28 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2013 Toyota Matrix recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

NHTSA 20V024000Jan 17, 2020Airbags2,891,976 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

2013 Toyota Matrix fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 21 MPG
Highway: 28 MPG
Combined: 24 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,700; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2013 compared with other 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
2011	Good	25	10	2	24
2012	Best	13	5	1	24
2013	No verdict	0	0	1	24

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Toyota Matrix reliable?: NHTSA lists 0 complaints and a complaint index of 0 for the 2013 Matrix, the lowest complaint count among the 9 model years with data. It has 1 recall on file.
Does the 2013 Toyota Matrix have any recalls?: Yes, one recall (campaign 20V024000) covers an airbag electronic control unit issue affecting certain 2011-2013 Matrix vehicles along with related Corolla and Avalon models. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2013 Matrix compare to other Matrix model years?: The 2013 Matrix has a complaint index of 0, lower than every other listed year, including the 2012 Matrix which carries a 'Best' verdict with a complaint index of 13. Older years like 2005, 2006, and 2009 carry 'Avoid' verdicts with complaint indexes of 75, 88, and 100.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Toyota Matrix?: EPA rates the 2013 Matrix at 24 mpg combined (21 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.