CarComplaints.com Notes: The Toyota Matrix is the mechanical twin of the Pontiac Vibe.

Both models were a joint GM-Toyota venture, manufactured together at a NUMMI production facility in Fremont, CA. Only the heating & A/C systems are different.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,294 miles

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2005 Toyota Matrix seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2005 Toyota Matrix Owner Comments (Page 7 of 9)

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problem #51

Aug 022013

Matrix

  • 60,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Airbag light is on all of the time. All 2005 matrix seem to have the same problem.this means that in an accident no airbags. The cure for the problem is replacement of the- spiral cable clock spring.

- Scottsburg, IN, USA

problem #50

Oct 202014

Matrix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V350000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #49

Jun 172014

Matrix

  • miles
In my case nothing has happened yet. The reason I am communicating is because about 8 months ago Toyota sent me a notice about the air bag of the Matrix we own. We called the Toyota dealership and told them about the letter we received from Toyota and they took our number and told us that the part to fix the problem about the airbag had not arrived yet and that they would call us when the part would come in. To this day we have not received there phone call. We just received another letter from Toyota about the same problem and do not know what to do about it now. We are worried that the bag may activate at any moment.

- Utuado , PR, USA

problem #48

Mar 242014

Matrix

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V350000 (air bag) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.

- Bayamon, PR, USA

problem #47

Oct 152014

Matrix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V350000(air bags) was received in October 2014. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the part needed to repair the vehicle was still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provide. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay.

- Tamarac, FL, USA

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problem #46

Feb 272015

Matrix 4-cyl

  • 137,614 miles
Airbag light on main instrument panel comes on intermittently, when the car is running. When this light is on, the airbags will not be deployed in an accident. There is a very serious safety concern. Having done just a quick search of the internet, it appears that this particular problem is very common, yet there is no recall. It seems most of the issues causing this problem are related to either the spiral airbag cable or the vehicle clock. Please consider the urgency of this, as I have read of folks having high speed head on collisions while the light was on, and the airbags did not deploy.

- Montpelier, VT, USA

problem #45

Dec 012014

Matrix 4-cyl

  • 132,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

To the administrator of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: I received the undated airbag recall on Toyota letterhead approximately 12-1-14. I took time off work, made an appointment on 12-15-14 with mossy Toyota, 4555 mission bay dr., san diego, ca 92019. They said they did not have the part, only for gulf states. I returned on 1-9-15 to have my airbag disabled and the cya warning sign installed. Within a few days the same Agency called to let me know Toyota has suspended remedies. In Feb. 2015 national news reports another recall for a replacement part I have yet not received. I called Toyota Corp. Office to get a 2 hour runaround, having me repeat my ownership and VIN#, with their main emphasis on me naming the original owner, no replacement parts in the future, not their problem, letter comes from dmv info. I bought the vehicle from mossy Nissan 2/2006 and do not have the original owner information. I did learn my auto was built in Texas so it is considered gulf state. My complaint is this: I have taken unpaid time off work to remedy a national recall. I am driving a car that I cannot carry family and friends safely. I have no remedy given by Toyota. Please assist in the solution. Thank you, [xxx], registered owner for 9 years. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #44

Sep 122014

Matrix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V350000 (air bag system) was received in September of 2014. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the front passenger side air bag was deactivated. The contact was informed that the parts needed to remedy the vehicle were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The manufacturer was not notified in reference to the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Venice, FL, USA

problem #43

Dec 032014

Matrix

  • 92,000 miles
Air bag panel light has been coming on and off. The model year is 2005, but the car was made possibly in 2004. The dealer refused to inspect without charge then telling me that recall is for not this model year. The brake, when the ABS is on in snow conditions, car take too long to stop, keeps kidding. Also engine revs without driver input when stopped or idling. Toyota dealer denied, to be their problem.

- Prospects Heights , IL, USA

problem #42

Oct 012014

Matrix

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V655000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Juana Diaz, PR, USA

problem #41

Jan 072015

Matrix

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

TL-the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V350000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #40

Jan 012015

Matrix 4-cyl

  • miles
2005 Toyota Matrix safety recall front passenger airbag inflator malfunction. Cw the consumer was informed, the part was not available. The dealer disabled the air bag and placed a do not remove sign in the passenger seat. The consumer stated the dealer, did not get her permission, to disable the air bag. She was under the impression, the recall was going to be performed.

- Bay Saint Louis, MS, USA

problem #39

Jan 062014

Matrix 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla matrix. While driving 30 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on and off. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 03/04/15 the consumer stated the vehicle was not included in the airbag recall. Updated 10/15/2015

- Tuscaloosa, AL, USA

problem #38

Nov 042014

Matrix 4-cyl

  • miles
I received a recall notice from Toyota stating that I need to have a safety recall remedy performed immediately. The issue is related to the possibility of the front passenger air bag malfunctioning. I called the Toyota dealership close to me to schedule the repair. I called soon after receiving the letter. I was told by the dealership that they are waiting on the part to come in and they will call me when it becomes available. I have been waiting at least 3-weeks. This is a problem considering Toyota said this needs to be fixed immediately. I have not had an accident due to this problem but just filled in the date above since I had to in order to submit this.

- Westlake, OH, USA

problem #37

Apr 162008

Matrix

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that the air bag warning illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer the for diagnostic testing. The air bag sensor was disabled, but light continued to illuminate. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

- Fair Oaks , CA, USA

problem #36

Sep 152014

Matrix 4-cyl

  • 94,200 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. While driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash and the passenger sustained head injuries from hitting the windshield and whiplash, but no medical attention was required. The air bags were inspected by an independent mechanic who deemed the vehicle fit to drive. The air bag lights intermittently illuminated for both the passenger and driver side air bags. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,200. Updated 01/12/15 updated 6/3/2015

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #35

Aug 082013

Matrix 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
Air bag light comes on/off at different times. I called Toyota 1-800-331-4331 customer service on 8/8/13. Was told my air bag warranty was 5 yrs 60,000 miles. I then had 80,000 miles on the car. I now have 120,000 air bag light still comes on. I called my local Toyota dealer they said bring in would cost me 85 dollars to be diagnosed. I feel I shouldn't have to pay for the air bag I cannot control anything about it-there should be no 5 yr 60,000 miles warranty on something I cannot change. Also my clock if barely viewable on my dash. I refuse to pay. I was told no other complaints about this issue have been reported. But I see by this site that it has been reported numerous times.

- Owego, NY, USA

problem #34

Sep 012014

Matrix 4-cyl

  • miles
The airbag light comes on soon after starting and driving. It appears to come on when the clock quits working also.

- Greenwood, AR, USA

problem #33

Sep 182014

Matrix 4-cyl

  • 120,826 miles
I was driving at highway speed and my air bag light came on. It stay on constantly.

- Mojave, CA, USA

problem #32

Jun 152013

Matrix

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Corolla matrix. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the SRS light illuminated. The problem recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The diagnosis was that the clock spring was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- Prospect Hills, NC, USA

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