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Toyota MatrixModel year report

2011 Toyota Matrix Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 1.8L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Toyota Matrix (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2011 Toyota Matrix. The part named most often is air bags, with 10 complaints (100% of the total). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 211 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall- this car has had a recall for the faulty passenger airbag and I use this car for transporting my child. I would like to have this problem fixed as soon as possible as I'm putting my child's safety at risk in its current condition. If Toyota can't resolve this in a timely manner I need a rental car until they are able to resolve it. Thanks”

NHTSA complaint #10934807, filed 2016-12, 75,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 58,000 and 75,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5067%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2016201752018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Toyota Matrix. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Matrix · wagon AWDnot rated———4 · 13.6% risk
Matrix · wagon FWDnot rated———4 · 13.6% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Toyota Matrix version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Matrix FWD1.8L 4-cyl5-speed manual263229$2,300
Matrix FWD1.8L 4-cyl4-speed automatic253127$2,500
Matrix FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual212824$2,800
Matrix FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed automatic212824$2,800
Matrix AWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic202622$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Toyota Matrix → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 211 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 211 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Matrix

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2012579,0001—27—Not enough data
20111070,0002—27—Not enough data
20104542,0004—2850 · TypicalStable
200919225,0003—28100 · MoreStable
20083835,1692—2946 · TypicalFalling
20079644,6502—29Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200617037,0003—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200521371,0001—27Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200413870,0001—27Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200326875,5001—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Toyota Matrix model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Toyota Matrix have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2011 Toyota Matrix as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Toyota Matrix is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 10 complaints (100% of the total).

Has the 2011 Toyota Matrix been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Toyota Matrix get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Toyota Matrix (Matrix, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 25 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Toyota Matrix reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 58,000 and 75,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.