2003 Toyota Matrix air bags problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Toyota Matrix — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged, but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured chest and shoulder, which required medical treatment…”
filed Dec 7, 2018
“I have gotten the "takata recall" letter and took my car on march 18, 2018, with mike briseno from toyota here near my place 1901 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007. They offered me an uber ride home from the dealership with my husband and said it will take 2-3 hours. Got the call from mike…”
filed Sep 14, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. While the contact was idling at a red light, the seat belt air bag restraint system erroneously activated and forcefully secured the driver into the seat. During the incident, no crash had occurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (baierl toyota, 19045 perry hwy…”
filed Sep 11, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 27 | 60% |
| 2009 Matrix | 78 | 41% |
| 2008 Matrix | 6 | 16% |
| 2007 Matrix | 36 | 38% |
| 2006 Matrix | 50 | 29% |
| 2005 Matrix | 103 | 48% |
| 2004 Matrix | 35 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Matrix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.