2003 Toyota Matrix consumer reviews

Bought this car in 2003 and it is still going strong in 2025 after more than 180000 miles. Lots of interior space. Outstanding reliability, never let me down in 20+ years. Needed some replacements of consumable parts: shocks, exhaust, radiator. Above all, it is still a pleasure to drive!

Good room and handling. Ride is stiff. Gas mileage good. Noisy engine. Reliable as most Toyotas. Has the flip up rear hatch window that has all but disappeared.

Efficient use of interior space. Better than a small SUV. Love the rears seats that fold completely flat, the rear hatch window that can open, the front seat that can fold down. Plenty of space for extra tool storage in the tire compartment. No repairs needed except for brakes, tires and a battery. Runs and looks like new after 179,000 miles and 13 years

After owning a Camry and Rav4, the 2003 Toyota Matrix XR is the best in performances, low maintenance, Reliability, comfort while traveling long distance, etc

The Matrix has it all. Utility. Comfort. Good gas mileage. Fun to drive. Safety features. If it hadn't needed a new transmission (after 17 years and over 190,000 miles) I would still be driving it. In my opinion, this is the best CUV hatchback ever made. I wish Toyota still made them.

This car meet all my needs. The interior space is great! I was able to ship a sofa by using this car! It drives smoothly on high way and street. On street, 22 miles per gallon...

It?s very dependable!! It doesn?t have all the luxury of other cars but for my 3 kids and I it?s been great! I can really relay on this car to never leave me stranded and get great gas mileage. Only needed a few repairs nothing major.

I?ve owned 3 cars before this one and the Matrix has required the least amount of maintenance. I rarely have things break down. I just give it its basic checkups like oil changes and tire rotations and it?s good to go. What I love the most about this car is that it gets the gas mileage of a Corolla with usability like a compact SUV. The rear seats fold down completely flat and the passenger seat folds flat too. It?s made lumberyard runs easy as well as hauling moving boxes.

Bought my 2009 in early 2008. My wife drove it till a year ago, now my daughter who just graduated from college has it. Replaced water pump and alternator. Other than that just routine and scheduled maintenance items done. 146,000 miles and still runs nicely. Still quiet. Still no rattles and suspension seems tight. Never touched the air conditioning and still blows cold.

For this car it?s low mileage. Garage says these cars run over 200,000 miles . It?s economic in use of gasoline.