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Used Toyota Matrix: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Toyota Matrix from 2010 to 2013: what each year typically sells for (about $7,000 to $9,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2011–2013. Look harder at or skip 2010.
2010–2013 Toyota Matrix
A practical compact hatchback with a versatile cargo area and Toyota reliability.
Years to target: 2011–2013. Look harder at or skip: 2010. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $7,000 | Look harder | Not rated | ~165,000 |
| 2011 | $8,000 | Target | Not rated | ~155,000 |
| 2012 | $8,500 | Target | Not rated | ~145,000 |
| 2013 | $9,500 | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
Worth knowing
- 2010: owner complaints spike (45, mostly the airbags).
- The interior feels plain, and the 2.4-liter engine can burn oil.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the S: it adds the stronger 2.4-liter engine, alloy wheels and available AWD over the base 1.8-liter model, a worthwhile upgrade for highway driving.
On the test drive
Check the oil level on 2.4-liter cars, which can burn oil. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2011–2012 · $8,000–$9,000
- Acura TSX 2010–2011 · $7,500–$8,500
- Toyota Camry 2011 · $8,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.