2003 Toyota Matrix Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Toyota Matrix, 2% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“Purchased a 2003 Matrix rs with option pk that included 17 wheels, ABS, all weather guard package, and sports trim. First snow I found out the package with a includes summer only tires. My mistake for not checking the tires, but the ABS brakes and all weather guard package lead me to believe the car was ready for winter. It is very dangerous to drive with current tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10003286, filed 2003-01“While driving down highway vehicle started pulling to the right, owner then pulled over, and tire was completely flat. When taken to dealership, they could not find what the problem was, tire was sent to the manufacturer, who offered to pay partial amount.”
NHTSA complaint #8017062, filed 2002-08“Purchased affinity lh 30 tires for 2003 Toyota Matrix. Tires wearing even but all are starting to develop cracks near edge of tread. Tires only have 25000 miles on them and tread depth average is 8/32.”
NHTSA complaint #10142799, filed 2005-11“The original equipment tires had no traction and caused the vehicle to slide in the snow. Consumer requested the dealership reimburse for purchase of snow tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10009758, filed 2003-03Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Matrix
83 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Matrix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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