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2006 Toyota Matrix Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 170 total for the year
Median mileage
18,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Toyota Matrix, 2% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 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.

“2006 Toyota Matrix: rear wheels out of alignment, resulting in excessive, irregular wear on tires. Ruined after only 24,000 miles. Toyota technical representative informed me that the non-adjustable rear axle is self aligning . If so, my tires would not have been ruined. Other alignment specialists confirmed problem with Toyota corolla frame. This could lead to tire blow-out and accidents. Should be investigated.”

NHTSA complaint #10346348, filed 2010-07, 24,195 miles

“I have about 15500 miles on a 2006 Toyota Matrix that has abnormal tire wear. The head service mechanic explained to me that my car had to light of a rear end and that the tires bounce around and create abnormal wear. He stated that it would only make it worse to rotate them to the front. I have vibration and two ruined tires. Toyota answers that it is a tire issue and to take it up with the manufacturer. The manufacturer states they are not responsible for tire wear. …”

NHTSA complaint #10235821, filed 2008-07, 15,000 miles

“My 2006 Toyota Matrix has developed extreme cupping of the tires at 21, 000 miles despite regular rotations at 5,000, 10,186, and 14,722 miles. I had begun to notice a change in the sound of the tires at 21,500 miles. My mechanic refused to rotate the tires at 21,981 miles saying something was wrong with the struts thus causing extreme wear on the tires. I went to the las cruces Toyota in new mexico where I purchased the car but they said nothing was wrong and refused to replace struts or provide new tires. …”

NHTSA complaint #10279063, filed 2009-08, 21,500 miles

“- the contact owns a 2006 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that this vehicle was low to the ground, which made it easier for pebbles to strick the windshield which sustained damage from gravel being kicked up by other vehicles on the highway. The contact stated that he normally drove 45 to 55 MPH highway limit when the vehicle got pelted by the gravel. The gravel was a result of the sand and chemicals placed on the road to improve icy conditions. There was usually snow and ice on the road from november to april. The current and failure mileage were 15500. Updated 03/19/07.”

NHTSA complaint #10181969, filed 2007-02, 15,500 miles

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201012%
200932%
200813%
200744%
200642%
200542%
200486%
2003124%

Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Matrix

Air bags
50 complaintsTires
27 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota Matrix

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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