2006 Toyota Matrix Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 12%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Toyota Matrix, 12% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2006 Toyota Matrix my tires are wearing improper. The tires are cupping, at 3,000 to 5,000 miles. After researching I found that every Matrix, pontiac vib and corolla owner is having the same problem and it is a manufacturer defect. All owners are having this problem. A solution for this problem has been found but the Toyota does not want to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10232992, filed 2008-07, 5,000 miles“2006 Toyota Matrix. Tires wear out every 16,000 miles. The problem is in the rear axle. Toyota has consistently told me there is no problem. Today I am on a discussion board and find it is a common problem for the Matrix/vibe. The solution is an aftermarket rear wheel shim kit costing $50 plus labor. Why is Toyota allowed to continue denying the problem exists and not recall and correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10253163, filed 2008-12, 16,000 miles“After owning my new car for about a year (around 25,000 miles), I was informed that my tires were cupping and all needed replaced. This issue was blamed on alignment issues. I had the alignment fixed and tires replaced. I had read discussion boards of other Matrix owners, many of whom had similar tire/alignment complaints. A worker at the car dealership suggested this has been a common issue with the Matrix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10237090, filed 2008-08, 25,000 miles“I have a 2006 Toyota Matrix xr 2wd with 14000 mi. I have had the tires rotated 3 times in this period and keep 32psi in each tire, upon presentation to the tire shop (continental eco plus tires). The shop refused to rotate the tires since one had 2/32 tread wear and another tire was showing belts on the very inside of tire. There is also a humming noise coming from the tires as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10173175, filed 2006-11, 14,000 miles“Excessive tire wear/misalignment on 2006 Toyota Matrix: I have had my car for about 2 and 1/2 years, about 35,000 miles. I have already replaced the tires three times due to excessive wear, and had several four-wheel alignments done. I've noticed on the chat boards that several other owners with the same car type are having similar problems. I suspect that the misalignment and subsequent drift was one of the leading causes in an accident I had last year.”
NHTSA complaint #10240487, filed 2008-08, 29,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Matrix
50 complaintsTires
27 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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