2007 Toyota Matrix consumer reviews

Great little car. Love the AWD, handles great in snow. Toyota cars are very reliable and very inexpensive to own.

A very reliable and gas economical vehicle. Does not have a large trunk space and the back seat is only comfortable for two. Overall, a car that is highly recommended for a small family.

Perfect car for our daughter. Hoping for all the reliability that we had read about. So far SHE love it.

My only issue was no arm rest. When driving long distance I had to put a pillow under my right arm for comfort. I'm at 108,000 miles and still going great! I'm one to keep up with maintenance and my car has been the best buy for me so far. I was told it has been discontinued. I was surprised. Great little car!

I have a 2007 Matrix M-Theory model (#609 of 2500) and I love it! Bear in mind that it's really just a Corolla "station wagon" under there, but, whatever you call it, Matrix or Corolla Wagon, it's a really great little car, very peppy, very reliable, comfortable enough for medium-length drives (I wouldn't want to drive it cross-country, but it's fine for most trips) and, from what I read online, they last forever, like 200,000 miles! One thing I really like about it a lot is the fact that when you fold down the rear seat to load cargo, you get a totally flat surface to put things on, unlike a lot of SUVs that have a flat surface and then a hump up to another flat surface. Believe me, when you're loading in a big box like the replacement water heater I bought recently, that makes a big difference in ease of loading. Anyway, bottom line, if you're considering getting a Matrix, go for it, you won't regret it!

My only complaint is with the front cup holders. The emergency brake is hard to release when there are drinks in the cup holder.

As of Dec. 2013, I rated my car 5 stars, not comparing it to more luxury type cars, but to others similar to it. I have the Matrix Theory which I believe they only made one year. Not sure what makes it different, but it looks roomier to me than more recent models. I have more window area and I like that. I am tall and many such size cars make me feel cramped. I have ample head room which was important. With my long legs, I needed a car I could easily get them in the car and I can do it easier than in cars that are bigger than mine. I wanted a car with backseat leg space good enough so an adult wouldn't feel too cramped for short distances - it would not be too great on a two hour or more drive though. I made sure I could pass another car or pick up speed on a hill starting from stop and I can. My car seems to get up speed on the hill near our home faster than many other vehicles or else they all have pokey drivers. Also, I love, love my bright blue color which was the main attraction initially to this car. It is so easy to find in a parking lot - I just have to be careful how I drive since the color marks me for anyone,including patrol cars, to spot. I don't think the noise factor is bad as many mention on other reviews about the Matrix. Complaints: The lights for the gear shift setting do not come on immediately so at night that is irritating for knowing if you are in reverse or overshot that gear when about to back out of the driveway. The carpet is terrible to catch little bits of grass and such, almost like those flannel boards, and very hard to even vacuum up. The upholstery is very hard to clean as far as getting spots out. The cowls (Not sure right term) around wheel well area have come off or loose 3 times. they seem to be some sturdy tar paper component, but not sturdy enough AND they are a ridiculous price to have to buy and replace at the dealership. Lastly, my flat tire light started staying on all the time after about a year. I tell the dealership about it, and they think they fix it, but don't. Rest of good news: I get around 28 m/p/g going around on my normal driving which is a good part highway and then in town. I had SUV's before my Matrix, but the transition was fine to a smaller car except I can't drag a lot of gardening things around - I used to do gardening for others and couldn't so well in my car. I have 125,300 miles on my car. I hope it keeps going as I love it.

I had this car handed down to me from my mom, she got it when it had around 75k miles on it. I got it when it had 208k miles on it. It not has 231k miles on it and is still kicking. Neither of us have had to do more than replace tires and oil changes, and she replaced the starter and the battery at around 200k miles! Thats it! Neither of us are very good at babying our cars so if there is one thing I can say about this car is that it is built to last. Seriously, I am so impressed with how well my Matrix still drives. I do believe that now at 231k miles its starting to go downhill quickly and although it has yet to break down on me I am a little nervous about driving it. The engine rattles now and it appears to be starting to have electrical problems. All in all though I highly recommend this car to someone who isn't super picky about the look of their car and is on a budget. You can't beat a Matrix.

this is the best car i have owned. great finishes, well though out interior design with exceptionel amount of room in the back when you flatten the seats for cargo space. economical but also as plenty of acceleration , it make it a fun car to drive.

I have a Toyota Matrix 2007 with 12,000 miles on it, I drive it on average about 20 miles a week, I took it to the dealer for an oil change and it turned into a nightmare, the oil pan is leaking and there is also a leak at the timing belt area. Cost: $670.00 I asked how is it possible that a car with 12,000 miles on it, that is well taken care of can have this kind of problems, answer, you are not driving it often enough. Unbelievable. Never buying a toyota again.