Model year guide

2013 Toyota Matrix

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2013 Toyota Matrix is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 17 on record.

2013 Toyota Matrix — representative photo
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2013 Toyota Matrix at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined25 mpg
Typical price$12,566

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2013 Toyota Matrix recalls 1

Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module NHTSA Campaign #20V024000 · 17/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2013 Toyota Matrix MPG & running costs

Combined25 mpg
City23 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,460

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2013 Toyota Matrix worth?

Low
$11,400
Typical price
$12,566
High
$12,600

From 17 comparable 2013 Toyota Matrix listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2013 Toyota Matrix costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,300
Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,800
Total$19,100
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($12,566) with the same model 5 model-years older ($5,756), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2013 Toyota Matrix trims & engines on record

Trims
L
Engines
1.8L 4-cyl 132 hp

2013 Toyota Matrix vehicles on record

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2013 Toyota Matrix — frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Toyota Matrix have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2013 Toyota Matrix. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Toyota Matrix get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2013 Toyota Matrix at about 25 mpg combined (23 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2013 Toyota Matrix worth?

Comparable 2013 Toyota Matrix listings run roughly $11,400–$12,600, typically around $12,566 (from 17 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.