2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 8% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Sudden loss of power steering assist. I parked my Toyota matrix which was running perfectly. I stay up to date on tuneups and oil changes and any other maintenance issues that arise. When I came back to my parked car I noticed a red exclamation light on which turns out to be the warning light for electric power steering. When I turned on my car I quickly realized that I had no power steering assist. I took the car to the mechanics and they could not figure out the issue. They replaced the fuse thinking it was a broken fuse, but nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #11133096, filed 2018-10, 167,000 miles“Difficult to steer. I have to keep hands gripped on wheel, especially when turning. I'm almost landing in the oncoming lane. If I it a bump in the road, the vehicle leers.”
NHTSA complaint #11019071, filed 2017-08, 66,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix. When the vehicle was started, the electronic power steering indicator illuminated and the steering ability seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10794370, filed 2015-11, 84,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix
40 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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