2010 Toyota Matrix S FWD Man
All photo credits
- Photo: 2010 Toyota Matrix Touring in Nautical Blue Metallic, Front Right, 11-29-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Matrix (E140) front 4.7.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Toyota Matrix Touring in Nautical Blue Metallic, Rear Right, 11-29-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2010 Toyota Matrix (6161747942) by Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2010 Toyota Matrix S FWD Man is a 158-hp 2.4-liter with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $18,460 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 158 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Matrix measures 173.0 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,065 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,460 ($27,508 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 158 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.54 (32 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.05 (55 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.33 (85 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.97 (117 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.73 (155 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.58 |
| Final Drive | 4.24 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam, with front and rear stabilizer bars |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 11.7 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 11.0-11.1 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173 in |
| Width | 69.5 in |
| Height | 61.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Front Track | 59.8 in |
| Rear Track | 59.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 19.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,065 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 43.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2010 Toyota Matrix S FWD Man with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (13.6 % risk) |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Toyota MATRIX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 23, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
NHTSA campaign 16V340000
Feb 3, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
NHTSA campaign 10V036000
Feb 3, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
NHTSA campaign 10V035000
Jan 27, 2010 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, VENZA AND MATRIX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A CAMPAIGN OF 3.8 MILLION OTHER TOYOTA VEHICLES ANNOUNCED IN 2009 FOR THE SAME ISSUE (SEE 09V-388).
Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL MODIFY OR REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES. FLOOR SURFACE MODIFICATIONS ARE ALSO BEING CONSIDERED AND WILL BE INCLUDED FOR ANY MODEL FOR WHICH IT IS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. INITIALLY, DEALERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO RESHAPE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR THE REPAIR. AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WITH THE SAME SHAPE AS THE MODIFIED PEDAL BECOME AVAILABLE, THEY WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEALERS FOR THE REPAIR. CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE HAD THE PEDAL RESHAPE REMEDY COMPLETED WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A NEW PEDAL IF THEY DESIRE, AFTER REPLACEMENT PEDALS BECOME AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT BUT DO NOT NEED OR WANT THE NEWLY DESIGNED ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT, TOYOTA WILL RECOVER THE PREVIOUS DESIGN ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT AND REIMBURSE ITS PRICE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA campaign 10V023000
45 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Toyota MATRIX
Owner Complaints
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Toyota MATRIX (5 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Electric | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2010 TOYOTA MATRIX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.