2009 Toyota Matrix steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 22 complaints for the 2009 Toyota Matrix, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 29,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 29,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
At 12:30 p.m. I was heading north on oh-25 in bowling green, ohio. My car began shaking, but I was not overly concerned as we often have windy days. I turned right onto oh-582 and became slightly more concerned when the shaking in the cabin did not cease. I noticed that the car did not shake below about 45 MPH but again attributed the shaking I experienced to my car fighting against winds. I turned left onto I-75 n and accelerated to merge with traffic.
Warning light for electronic power steering came on, and I lost power steering. Dealer says car too hazardous to drive and I need a new electric power steering motor with cost of installation in excess of $800 - not covered by warranty, outrageous on a four year old,well-maintained vehicle. Now waiting for parts.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota Matrix
- Air bags 78 complaints
- Cruise control 45 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints
Steering problems in other years
- 2013
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