Chevrolet Prizm vs Toyota Corolla Matrix
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Prizm | Toyota Corolla Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 195 | 477 |
| Model years covered | 1990–2002 | 2003–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2005 |
| Best model year | 2002 | 2004 |
| Crashes reported | 36 | 44 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 12 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 31 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 32.3% | 18.2% |
Chevrolet Prizm by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
39
20.0%
Airbags
28
14.4%
Electrical System
18
9.2%
Tires
13
6.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks
11
5.6%
Lights
10
5.1%
Seat Belts
10
5.1%
Brakes
9
4.6%
Toyota Corolla Matrix by year
What breaks
Airbags
275
57.7%
Engine & Cooling
41
8.6%
Electrical System
30
6.3%
Brakes
22
4.6%
Other & Unspecified
19
4.0%
Body & Structure
18
3.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
17
3.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
2.3%