2004 Toyota Matrix Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Toyota Matrix, 1% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 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.
“My 2004 Toyota Matrix at 87,000 now needs a new catalytic converter. The check engine light came on and I took it in to be diagnosed. P0420 was the code. Warranty for this part is for 80,000 miles. The cost to replace this part is 1300.00 by the dealer. A new Toyota replacement catalytic converter is being installed today. My mechanic states that this is a known problem with toytoa matrixes and that Toyota should be replacing these. I keep my cars for a really long time (last car 310,000 miles) and have never had to replace a catalytic converter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10251467, filed 2008-12, 87,000 miles“After last oil change, oil was gel-like, engine made tapping noise...took to dealer with a list of other problems, AC not cold, heater not blowing hot, window jumping when rolling down, and tires making funny noise. Was told engine noise was normal, fixed AC again, 3rd time, heater had loose part tighten, window part ordered, tire had flat spot, last time was water in wheel. Crash did not damage engine, or windows, or tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10175228, filed 2006-12Related service bulletins
- 10251074Jan 25, 2024FAQ: Customer Frequently Asked Questions
- 10251070Jan 22, 2024OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 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…
- 10188913Feb 3, 2021TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10174891Apr 7, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890Apr 6, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01…
- 10172843Feb 12, 2020OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0010-20.
- 10171405Jan 27, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10197472Mar 28, 2019Technician Certification Requirements.
Equipment: 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology