2002 Toyota Matrix Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Toyota Matrix recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Toyota Matrix.

Most common 2002 Toyota Matrix problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2010-08-25, Electrical System
WAITING FOR LIGHT TO TURN GREEN, ANOTHER DRIVER ALERT ME THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I IMMEDIATELY OPEN THE HOOD AND THERE WAS FIRE BETWEEN ENGINE AND FIREWALL. THE VEHICLE WAS A LEASED 2002 TOYOTA MATRIX XRS. MY INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED IT A TOTAL LOSS. I TRIED TO CONTACT TOYOTA AND DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR ANSWERS IN REGARDS TO ISSUE BUT I WAS GIVEN THE SAME ANSWER, FIRES WERE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY, WHICH IS I UNDERSTAND BUT THEY NEVER MAKE AN EFFORT TO MAKE INVESTIGATION TO WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. *TR

2004-09-20, Power Train
CONSUMER STATES TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE 25,000 MILES SERVICE, AND ASKED THE DEALER TO CHECK THE CLUTCH BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPING. DEALER DID NOT CHECK THE CLUTCH. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE WITH THE CLUTCH SLIPPING. LATER, HE HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK THE SECOND TIME. THIS TIME HE ASKED DEALER SPECIFICALLY THAT THE CLUTCH BE CHECKED. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THAT THE CLUTCH WAS DEFECTIVE. *AK

2002 Toyota Matrix questions

Does the 2002 Toyota Matrix have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Toyota Matrix at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Matrix?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Toyota Matrix has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.