2009 Toyota Matrix Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 11%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Toyota Matrix, 11% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 2 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.
“Car was parked. When I returned to the car, the power steering had ceased to function and warning lights were lit for the power steering, ABS and brakes. I understand there is a technical service bulletin on the power steering unit for this vehicle for issues related to the power steering locking up. Luckily I was not driving the car at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10556647, filed 2013-12, 70,000 miles“Warning light for electronic power steering came on, and I lost power steering. Dealer says car too hazardous to drive and I need a new electric power steering motor with cost of installation in excess of $800 - not covered by warranty, outrageous on a four year old,well-maintained vehicle. Now waiting for parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10513524, filed 2013-05, 81,900 miles“On sept 9 2009, I was on my way to las vegas nevada in my 2009 Toyota Matrix sport and noticed when I exceeded alittle over the speed of 65 my car began to swerve side to side nearly looking like I'm about to side swipe the car in the next lane over..and this is not the only time this has happened a few more times on my way to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10311658, filed 2010-02, 15,230 miles“I started my car, and the power steering light was on. I tried to tun the wheel, and noted the power steering stopped working. I got the car home, and called for service at my local dealerships. They wouldn't give me an appointment . Researched the web, and noted this issue was a wide spread complaint. I checked the fuses (noted them okay), the steering resumed.... However, this is a real concern, being that the steering appears to be an issue for these cars. What can I do to get this repaired?”
NHTSA complaint #10916186, filed 2016-10, 75,000 miles“When accelerating, the car veers sharply to the right. It's not an alignment issue but feels like the torque steering. I must have my hands firmly on the wheel to correct it. This happens at least twice weekly. According to my Toyota dealer there is no recall on this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10325369, filed 2010-04, 28,101 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10168537Oct 21, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Toyota Matrix
78 complaintsVehicle speed control
45 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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