2004 Toyota Matrix Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Toyota Matrix, 3% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,250 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.
“I was leaving a supermarket parking lot on an incline. The speed was approximately less than 2 MPH. The vehicle suddenly revved loudly, attempting to lunge forward. I immediately applied brakes with substantial force, barely stopping the vehicle. I then put the car in neutral. The engine returned to normal rpms. I placed the car in drive without problem, returning home.”
NHTSA complaint #10558455, filed 2014-01, 32,500 miles“As I was leaving the highway via the exit, I stopped at the end of ramp leading to secondary highway. The vehicle's engine then unexpectedly accelerated while my foot was on the brake. The brakes seemed to barely keep it from propelling. I immediately put the car in neutral and the rpms returned to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10561966, filed 2014-01, 34,300 miles“I was leaving a parking lot on an incline when the car accelerated without stepping on gas pedal. I applied significant pressure to the brakes and immediately put car in neutral. The car returned to normal operation. This is the third incident of this type.”
NHTSA complaint #10573640, filed 2014-03, 34,200 miles“The engine burns excessive amounts of oil and has now starting making what appears to be either faulty lifter or camshaft noises. The Matrix burns at least 1 quart of oil for every 1000 miles driven. I do regular maintenance and monitor the oil level weekly.”
NHTSA complaint #10820160, filed 2016-01, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine: 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 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Toyota Matrix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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