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2007 Toyota Matrix Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 96 total for the year
Median mileage
201,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Toyota Matrix, 2% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 201,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an engine misfire, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11629298, filed 2024-12, 140,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Matrix. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The contact attempted to accelerate; however, the vehicle would not move. The engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the ECM need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 262,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10762101, filed 2015-09, 262,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012120%
201024%
2009116%
200825%
200722%
200642%
200573%
200443%
200383%

Other parts of the 2007 Toyota Matrix

Air bags
36 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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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