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Toyota Matrix Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Toyota Matrix Lemon Odds and Nada Odds:

Other sources of Toyota Matrix reliability information provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Toyota Matrixs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Toyota Matrixs that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Toyota Matrix lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota Matrix has been recently.

See what our members say about Toyota Matrix lemon odds and brand reputation.

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Toyota Matrix Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012

General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.

That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.

Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars
47 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 48800 miles driven2009 Toyota Matrix 94 < 1
30 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 95300 miles driven2006 Toyota Matrix Join or sign in to view
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 102700 miles driven2005 Toyota Matrix Join or sign in to view
32 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 117600 miles driven2003 Toyota Matrix Join or sign in to view

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Competing Car Model Lemon Odds and Nada Odds Results through December 31, 2012

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars
34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven2011 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view
48 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 32000 miles driven2010 Honda Fit 91 < 1
98 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 51800 miles driven2009 Honda Fit 88 < 1
43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 70200 miles driven2008 Honda Fit 83 < 1
48 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 78300 miles driven2007 Honda Fit 74 < 1
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 19200 miles driven2011 Mazda Mazda3 Join or sign in to view
87 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 39500 miles driven2010 Mazda Mazda3 87 < 1
35 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 50000 miles driven2009 Mazda Mazda3 82 < 1
43 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 58200 miles driven2008 Mazda Mazda3 78 < 1
55 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 71700 miles driven2007 Mazda Mazda3 57 2
37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 83400 miles driven2006 Mazda Mazda3 58 8
29 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 84300 miles driven2005 Mazda Mazda3 Join or sign in to view
47 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 48800 miles driven2009 Pontiac Vibe 94 < 1
30 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 95300 miles driven2006 Pontiac Vibe Join or sign in to view
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 102700 miles driven2005 Pontiac Vibe Join or sign in to view
32 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 117600 miles driven2003 Pontiac Vibe Join or sign in to view
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 62400 miles driven2008 Scion xB Join or sign in to view
26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 87700 miles driven2006 Scion xB Join or sign in to view
44 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 39300 miles driven2010 Toyota Corolla 98 < 1
27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 59200 miles driven2009 Toyota Corolla Join or sign in to view
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 103600 miles driven2005 Toyota Corolla Join or sign in to view
28 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 133500 miles driven2003 Toyota Corolla Join or sign in to view

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What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Toyota Matrix

Brand Reputation of the Toyota Matrix: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 toyota has a famous quality reputation. personally, we were disappointed with our first toyota.
2006 4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 First - irregardless of the negative press our country have been throwing at Toyota, this manufacturer have proven themselves to be #1 in dependability and lowest CPM year after year after year. IMHO the negative is shamefully 100% BS in an effort to swing US buyers away from the so much better and time proven Asian imports. 2) Ease of entry and exit, spacious rear seating, driving fun and the performance is more than adequate, AWD is perfect for our Pacific NW winter driving, hatchback is so convenient for our needs, fold down rear seats another HUGE PLUS!, attractive styling, we're not selling but the resale is and will be excellent.
2006 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Toyota known to be one of the best car manufacturer out there.
2005 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The movie was very exciting and full of action
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Toyotas are well-known to be reliable and durable.
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Based on the Toyota Corolla, which has a proven track record
Brand Reputation of the Toyota Matrix: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Nothing.

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