2004 Toyota Matrix Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,225miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Toyota Matrix, 3% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,225 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.
“I was backing down my driveway when my car suddenly accelerated-the brakes and steering also went out-I crashed into a bank on one side of the road, then the car swung around and I ended up suspended over a ditch. I was finally able to switch gears and turn the car off”
NHTSA complaint #10893747, filed 2016-08, 149,280 miles“Low speed braking vehicle moves either left or right. Several service visits to dealer for brake repairs, replaced ABS sensor, brake pads, turned rotors, alignments and tire rotations.”
NHTSA complaint #10100061, filed 2004-11, 26,050 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Matrix. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, both the steering and brake pedal would vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they resurfaced the rotors and replaced the pads at 18,430 miles and 33,573 miles. The current mileage is 34,000 and failure mileage was 18,400. Updated 10-07-08 updated 10/15/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10239558, filed 2008-08, 18,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190453Mar 12, 2021TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10187241Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10186195Dec 14, 2020TT: Some Toyota vehicles installed with Toyota Complete Maintenance Care (TCMC) brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various driving conditions.
- 10131928Feb 5, 2014A key part to maintain the proper function and safe operation of the vehicle's braking system is to perform a visual inspection when installing brake pads, calipers, and discs…
- 10132085Oct 1, 2013Some 2003 ? 2008 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles installed with TCMC (Toyota Complete Maintenance Care) front brake pads may exhibit a groan or squeak noise in various…
- 10075934Oct 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10131984Sep 9, 2013A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system…
- 10061620Sep 9, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10016047Nov 1, 2004Abs with ebd system (may, 2003) repair manual correction for 2004 toyota corolla matrix.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Toyota Matrix
37 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota 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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