2004 Toyota Matrix Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Toyota Matrix, 5% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,300 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“2004 Toyota Matrix purchased 12/8/03 is supposed to get at least 26 mpg in city traffic. Mine consistently gets no more than 21 mpg. Dealer can find nothing wrong but something is, either false advertising for the entire Matrix line or something with this car. I would not have traded a paid up 99 corolla that got 26 mpg for this car, had I known it would cost me far more to run (as well as to finance).”
NHTSA complaint #10074506, filed 2004-05, 150 miles“Check engine light came one. Went to local Toyota dealership. Told the gas cap/fuel pipe needed to be replaced because it had possible corrosion. Was told this was not covered under the extended warranty. Did not locate the exact problem, charged me a diagnostic fee. 2004 Toyota Matrix, 73,000 miles, extended bumper to bumper warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10350269, filed 2010-08, 74,000 milesFuel system: 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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
4 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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