2007 Toyota Matrix Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Toyota Matrix, 4% of the 96 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 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.
“I brought my Matrix to Toyota of bellevue with concerns about the clutch and transmission shortly after its purchase. I was brushed off saying this is just how Toyota's drive. Well I guess they weren't lying about that because I am among many owners that have had their bearing in their transmission fail prematurely. I was going 65 miles an hour down the freeway when I lost control of my vehicle. I was lucky enough to be in the right lane and came safely to a stop but this could have easily ended badly for my passenger and I. To top it off my 7 year warranty I purchased was misleading. …”
NHTSA complaint #10683845, filed 2015-02, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the spark plugs and coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10648206, filed 2014-10, 76,000 miles“2007 Toyota Matrix. Consumer states problem with engine control module when the consumer received the recall notice, he immediately took the vehicle to the dealer. It was determined the ecu was faulty and it was replaced. The consumer stated he experienced shifting problems with the vehicle. The dealer informed him, the clutch had worn out prematurely. The consumer believed the faulty ecu may have been the reason for the worn out clutch.”
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Toyota Matrix
36 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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