no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT.
2006 Toyota MatrixProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 170 owner complaints about the 2006 Toyota Matrix, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 4, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Toyota Matrix has problems
170 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
50Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
27Tires2 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
22Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
20Suspension3 crash/fire/injury
20Vehicle speed control11 crash/fire/injury
18Power train
6Service brakes, hydraulic
5Steering
199 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 50 | 3 |
| Tires | 27 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | 1 |
| Suspension | 20 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 11 |
| Power train | 18 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 2 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 |
| 9 other systems | 19 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2006 Toyota Matrix recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Risk. A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Matrix year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Matrix median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Toyota Matrix safety ratings
2006 Toyota Matrix 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.0% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Matrix owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
HOW CAN I GET TOYOTA TO QUIT SENDING ME NOTICES. I'M GETTING ABOUT 1 A WEEK NOW FOR A CAR THAT WAS DEMOLISHED AT A JUNKYARD IN JANUARY 2017. I'VE PROVIDED THEM PROOF THAT THEY ARE SENDING TO ME BUT THEY WON'T STOP....PLEASE HELP OR FORWARD ME ON TO SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP. THANKS!
YOUR WEBSITE WHERE I ENTER MY VIN RETURNS A "REQUEST WAS INVALID" MESSAGE. "ONE OR MORE PARAMETERS WERE INVALID." NOTHING IS EXPLAINED. WHY DID THIS MESSAGE SHOW?
Own a 2006 Matrix?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.