Major Problems with 2004 Toyota Matrix Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Toyota Matrix

2004 Toyota Matrix DOOR Victims: 2

2004 Toyota Matrix STEERING Victims: 2 Mileage: 174250 miles

2004 Toyota Matrix STEERING Victims: 2 Mileage: 21000 miles

Browse 2004 Toyota Matrix complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, MANUAL TRANSMISSION and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Matrix owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS i was driving below speed limit near my home in my neighborhood street when my passenger side front airbag went...	33 ~ 27679 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN clutch failure at 5100 miles --- complete-- replaced by dealer at 8600 miles---- clutch failure. dealer refuses to deal with...	27 ~ 89104 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my 2004 toyota matrix has expereinced sudden acceleration while my foot was on the brake several times since i have...	15 ~ 51595 miles
STEERING dt: 2004 toyota matrix xr the vehicle has a problem with the steering there was a noise coming from the...	8 ~ 64350 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2004 toyota matrix xr - failure of ecm (engine control module). 2005 - 2009 have been recalled for failure of	7 ~ 70186 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2004 toyota matrix purchased 12/8/03 is supposed to get at least 26 mpg in city traffic. mine consistently gets no...	7 ~ 44397 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY after last oil change oil was gel-like engine made tapping noise...took to dealer with a list of other problems ac...	6 ~ 34167 miles
TIRES i bought a set of 4 "tire minder" brand 28-32 psi tire pressure monitoring valve caps at brookstone on jul...	6 ~ 4716 miles
SUSPENSION low speed braking vehicle moves either left or right. several service visits to dealer for brake repairs replaced abs sensor	5 ~ 27610 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN we have a 2004 toyota matrix xrs the clutch went out at 13 000 miles. dealer said it was driver...	5 ~ 19800 miles
ENGINE i was leaving a supermarket parking lot on an incline. the speed was approximately less than 2 mph. the vehicle...	4 ~ 55250 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER after last oil change oil was gel-like engine made tapping noise...took to dealer with a list of other problems ac...	4 ~ 67313 miles
POWER TRAIN started making loud noise then locking up. could not shift or get into gear. *tr...	3 ~ 119833 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after last oil change oil was gel-like engine made tapping noise...took to dealer with a list of other problems ac...	3 ~ 57667 miles
VISIBILITY 2004 toyota matrix - windows door handles and surging electric windows rattle grind and pop. dealer could not address problem....	3 ~ 37000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE metal part that window regulator attaches to came loose from driver window. toyota claim that they replaced the bolt that...	2 ~ 49000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY 2004 toyota matrix. consumer states driver side front window clanks whenever its lowered below half way and makes a rubbing...	2 ~ 50000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix (na). the dealer informed the contact that a bike rack could be placed...	2 ~ 17505 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving 55-60 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end crash. upon impact air bags did not deploy.	2 ~ 103250 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front brake rotors warped came down long winding hill at 55 mph hit brakes an steering wheel shook left to	2 ~ 19225 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE i purchased a 2004 toyota matrix on november 10 2003. the first day i pulled into my driveway which has...	2 ~ 38 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > PASSENGER SIDE > FRONTAL takata recall - while driving on a highway there was a slow up and i braked but stopped right at...	1 ~ 206500 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER takata recall not addressed by the manufacturer in a timely manner. recall number: 08v162 from 2008 recall status is incomplete.	1 ~ 95000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i have been trying to get a recall 15v043 done since jan/feb this year and i keep calling the dealer...	1
SERVICE BRAKES i was backing down my driveway when my car suddenly accelerated-the brakes and steering also went out-i crashed into a...	1 ~ 149280 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES one of 4 (four) hankook tires on my vehicle which were purchased new about 1 1/2 years ago seems to...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle failed to accelerate and the...	1 ~ 150000 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT tl*the contact owns a sunshine kids radian xtsl child seat model number 19500 manufactured in september 2010. the contact stated...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a sunshine kids radian xtsl child seat model number 19500 manufactured in september 2010. the contact stated...	1
WHEELS both front axles needing replaced crack 2004 less then 70 000 miles on my vehicle no accidents. *tr...	1 ~ 68250 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i own a 2004 toyota matrix. it has less than 100 000 miles and have been well taken care of....	1 ~ 93459 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2004 toyota matrix xr with manual transmission has suddenly displayed severe mechanical noise from the engine/transmission area. smog technicians...	1 ~ 120000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE i was driving on interstate 88 at about 70 mph and at mile marker 117 the hood of my car...	1 ~ 96557 miles
EQUIPMENT my 2004 toyota matrix at 87 000 now needs a new catalytic converter. the check engine light came on and...	1 ~ 87000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2004 toyota matrix at 87 000 now needs a new catalytic converter. the check engine light came on and...	1 ~ 87000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE 2004 matrix:1 engine light 2dealer says gas cap and filler neck replacement required.4 years old known for this problem. dealer	1 ~ 81243 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY due to closing car door while vehicle was stationary rearview mirror fell off windshield taking a chunk of interior glass	1 ~ 67400 miles
BELL HOUSING > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the 2004 toyota matrix xls has only 50 000 miles on it. complete clutch failure on interstate. *tr...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. the contact stated that at 60 000 miles the wheel bearings and rear...	1 ~ 60000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT after last oil change oil was gel-like engine made tapping noise...took to dealer with a list of other problems ac...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. when the contact depressed the brake pedal both the steering and brake pedal...	1 ~ 18400 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at two years and one month old the original battery died and was not able to hold a charge. this...	1 ~ 31229 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC low speed braking vehicle moves either left or right. several service visits to dealer for brake repairs replaced abs sensor	1 ~ 26050 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS low speed braking vehicle moves either left or right. several service visits to dealer for brake repairs replaced abs sensor	1 ~ 26050 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i bought a set of 4 "tire minder" brand 28-32 psi tire pressure monitoring valve caps at brookstone on jul...	1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL dt: while driving under normal dry conditions on straight road vehicle drifted to left side of the highway attempted to...	1 ~ 2500 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 25 mph and making a left turn vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and	1
RIM > WHEELS front wheels vibrate at highway speed if snow slush freezes in low profile steel wheel rims. this happened twice this...	1
STRUCTURE dashboard reflects off the windshield which impairs visibility. ak images reflected all times throughout the day/night. ph *jb...	1

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