2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Check engine light came while driving to work in 2008 Toyota matrix. Took car to mechanic who diagnosed the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. Also occurred with a 2005 Toyota corolla that had 120000 miles on it. Seems to me this is a manufacturing defect with Toyota corollas and possibly others.”
NHTSA complaint #10761096, filed 2015-09, 70,000 miles“Was driving the 08 matrix at highway speed on interstate 90/94 west of madison wi. Stopped at rest stop and hear loud, hollow noise from under vehicle. Made it to milwaukee and brought car to Toyota dealer. Was informed one of the straps holding gas tank to car failed due to corrosion, wear & tear and age of vehicle. Was told noise was due to gasoline tank, rock and heat shield clanging against car's frame/chasis underneath and out of sight. Was told if second strap had failed it could have created fireball under car. Was told strap failure is not uncommon (really?). …”
NHTSA complaint #10466652, filed 2012-07, 45,500 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix
23 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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