2002 Toyota Matrix Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Matrix years
- Not enough data 11th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Toyota Matrix. That ranks 11th out of 12 Matrix model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Toyota Matrix problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Toyota Matrix recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Toyota Matrix.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Other Toyota Matrix years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Matrix | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Matrix | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 Matrix | 10 | 2 |
| 2010 Matrix | 45 | 4 |
| 2009 Matrix | 192 | 3 |
| 2008 Matrix | 38 | 2 |
| 2007 Matrix | 96 | 2 |
| 2006 Matrix | 170 | 3 |
| 2005 Matrix | 213 | 1 |
| 2004 Matrix | 138 | 1 |
| 2003 Matrix | 268 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota Matrix?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Toyota Matrix?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Toyota Matrix a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Matrix model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.