2006 Toyota Matrix Review

2006 Toyota Matrix is a Hatchback 4-dr style car measuring 171.30 in length and 61.60 in height. Made in Canada, 2006 Toyota Matrix has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 19,135 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2006 Toyota Matrix. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 11.90 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 28 - 30 of gasoline in the city and 28 - 30 on highways.

Make: Toyota
Model: Matrix
Trims Available: 5
Location: CANADA
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $19,135 USD
MPG: 26 City / 31 HWY
Tires: 205/55R16
Tank Size: 12 gallon

Toyota Matrix 2006 Trims

2006 Toyota Matrix XR 2WD

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY

2006 Toyota Matrix 2WD

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY

2006 Toyota Matrix XRS

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 32 HWY

2006 Toyota Matrix XR 4WD

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 31 HWY

2006 Toyota Matrix 4WD

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 31 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 2T1LR30E36C554129
  • 2T1LR30E36C554437
  • 2T1LR30E76C563481
  • 2T1LR32E06C561763
  • 2T1LR32E46C556811
  • 2T1LR32E66C562996
  • 2T1LR30E96C562350
  • 2T1LR32E76C563428

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E023000 started on /Date(1142226000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

Recall 10V035000 started on /Date(1265173200000-0500)/.

Summary: GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

Recall 10V036000 started on /Date(1265173200000-0500)/.

Summary: SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

Recall 10V384000 started on /Date(1282795200000-0400)/.

Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.

Consequence: THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA WILL MAIL AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION THE MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER 2010 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS DEFECT AND RECALL. THIS INTERIM NOTIFICATION WILL INFORM OWNERS THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTIFICATION WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE FREE REMEDY PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

FAQ

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The 2006 Toyota Matrix is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2006 Toyota Matrix so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2006 Toyota Matrix is lower than $8,370.

There are 4 recalls recorded in our database for 2006 Toyota Matrix that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

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Toyota 4Runner

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Avalon

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Camry

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Camry Solara

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Corolla

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Highlander

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Highlander Hybrid

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Land Cruiser

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Matrix

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Prius

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota RAV4

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Sequoia

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Sienna

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Tacoma

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Tundra

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Toyota Yaris

$15,260 - $19,250
28 - 30 City / 34 - 36 HWY
5 Trims
5
true
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

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