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Toyota Matrix 2006 Engine Problems

26 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2006 Toyota Matrix - 15% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

10V384000Reported August 26, 2010 - 1,128,659 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 1,128,659 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags50Tires27Electrical System22Vehicle Speed Control20Suspension20Power Train20
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.