2002 TOYOTA MATRIX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX
The 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WAITING FOR LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, ANOTHER DRIVER ALERT ME THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE HOOD AND THERE WAS FIRE BETWEEN ENGINE AND FIREWALL. THE VEHICLE WAS A LEASED 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS. MY INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED IT A TOTAL LOSS. I TRIED TO CONTACT TOYOTA AND DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR ANSWERS IN REGARDS TO ISSUE BUT I WAS GIVEN THE SAME ANSWER, FIRES WERE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, WHICH IS I UNDERSTAND BUT THEY NEVER MAKE AN EFFORT TO MAKE INVESTIGATION TO WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *TR
CONSUMER STATES TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE 25,000 MILES SERVICE, AND ASKED THE DEALER TO CHECK THE CLUTCH BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING. DEALER DID NOT CHECK THE CLUTCH. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE WITH THE CLUTCH SLIPPING. LATER, HE HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK THE SECOND TIME. THIS TIME HE ASKED DEALER SPECIFICALLY THAT THE CLUTCH BE CHECKED. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THAT THE CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA MATRIX
- 2000 TOYOTA MATRIX — 0 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX (current)
- 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX — 314 complaints
- 2004 TOYOTA MATRIX — 175 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX — 260 complaints
- 2006 TOYOTA MATRIX — 212 complaints
- 2007 TOYOTA MATRIX — 109 complaints
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