2012 Toyota Matrix  

#93 of 2012 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#165 of all 2012 vehicles

The Matrix, a mainstay of Toyota's lineup since 2003, is a small hatchback/wagon with seating up to 5. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. Having more than average horsepower for its class, the Matrix packs some oomph. Toyota offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.

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The 2012 Toyota Matrix is very unsafe compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2012 Toyota Matrix has a score of 59, implying a 0.07% chance of driver death (6.2% chance of injury).

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We estimate that the 2012 Toyota Matrix has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0698% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 7.9716%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0698% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 7.9716% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2012 Toyota Matrix is 50% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2012 Toyota Matrix is 38% more likely to result in a fatal accident.