DecodedCarsToyota Matrix
9 model years from 2005 to 2013, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2013
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 28–29 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 6 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2009 (86)
The 2013 Matrix in brief
The 2013 Toyota Matrix is a small station wagon offered with 2 engines (1.8L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 172 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,274 lb (4dr Wagon AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 32 highway), 16% better than the 2013 small station wagon average of 25 MPG, for an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
The Toyota Matrix has 9 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2013.
Its most efficient year was 2013 at 29 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 28 to 29 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (263), engine (22), electrical system (19).
2010 has the most recalls (4); all years together count 6 campaigns and 323 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Matrix compares
The 2005 Toyota Matrix is a small station wagon offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 171 inches long and 70 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,930 lb (4dr Wagon Base 4WD/Xr 4WD/Xrs).
2013 Matrix pros & cons
Full 2013 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 29 MPG combined — 16% better than the average 2013 small station wagon (25 MPG).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 95 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Matrix changes by model year
- 2009
- Engine added: 2.4L 4-cyl
- All-wheel or four-wheel drive now available
- 2007
- All-wheel / four-wheel drive no longer offered
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 172 in | 3,274 lb | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 172 in | 3,274 lb | Not rated | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 172 in | 3,274 lb | Not rated | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 172 in | 3,274 lb | Not rated | 4 | 33 |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | 28 MPG | 172 in | 2,844 lb | Not rated | 3 | 86 |
| 2008 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 12 |
| 2007 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 171.3 in | 2,670 lb | Not rated | 2 | 41 |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 171.3 in | 2,930 lb | Not rated | 3 | 52 |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 29 MPG | 171.3 in | 2,930 lb | Not rated | 1 | 84 |
Alternatives to the 2013 Matrix
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Juke | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2013 Scion xB | 24 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2013 Toyota Prius v | 41 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →