We found the following complaints for TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX (2008)
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The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. Toyota of greer (13770 e wade hampton blvd, greer, sc 29651) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags), however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Koons arlington toyota located at (4045 lee hwy, arlington, va 22207, (703) 522-6000) was contacted and it was confirmed that the remedy part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called jim coleman toyota (10400 auto park ave, bethesda, md 20817, (301) 469-7100) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.*dt
Someone pulled out in front of me and i hit them with the front of my car. I was driving 40 miles an houron a city street.it crashed in the front end, radiator, fenders and hood. Theairbags did not deploy. I had been sent a recall notice and scheduled an appointment at a local toyota dealer immediately. The crash happened two weeks before the appointment. This is a known problem with the manufacturer. Nhtsa recall no. 19v-627
The contact owns a 2008 toyota matrix. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v627000 (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 contact contacted florence toyota 2300 w palmetto st, florence, sc 29501 and was informed that the parts was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags). The contact called fred anderson toyota of asheville (777 brevard rd, asheville, nc 28806, (828) 585-5825) and was informed that the air bags would be fine for ten years and to not worry about the recall. The manufacturer had not been notified of the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Please advise toyota to recall the 2008 matrix, as it has an affected takata airbag that may lead to catastrophic injury during deployment. I own a 2008 toyota matrix which is in the same generation as the 2005-2007 toyota matrix models. The airbag used in the 2008 matrix is identical to that which is used in the 2005-2007 toyota matrix models. However, the 2008 toyota matrix airbag was not recalled (unlike the 05-07 models) even though it has the same airbag part number as the recalled models. I believe that toyota may have overlooked the 08 matrix as it occurred during a limited production run (there were very few 08 matrixes produced; they began selling the 09 in early 08). The airbag in my vehicle is not deployed, but i feel unsafe knowing the same airbag was recalled but my model year was overlooked.
Received a recall notice that my car is unsafe to drive and that toyota recommends that i have their remedy performed immediately. I called as soon as the dealership opened on a saturday and they told me that i should call back mid week because they are really busy. If my car is immediately unsafe to drive, waiting until mid week to be able to drive my car again is completely unacceptable.
My 2008 toyota matrix was under recall since i was notified in october 2019. At that time i was told that my car was not safe to drive and i was provided with a rental car. My car was repaired with the toyotaair bag remedy on june 11, 2020 but it seems that the remedy has caused the cover to pop up and a crease is forming across the middle of the airbag cover. Also, the passenger airbag indicator light says off when a passenger seat is occupied. The passenger indicator light worked properly when i last drove my car in october of 2019.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags) . The dealer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the part for the recall repair. The contact called the dealer for weeks and they kept indicating that they would call when the parts were available, but the contact received no follow up response from the dealer. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/30/16*lj
The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. While the vehicle was undergoing an emissions test, the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in an unknown recall regarding the air bags. The contact spoke with earnhardt toyota (6136 e auto loop ave, mesa, az 85206, 480-807-9700) and was informed that they were waiting to hear from the manufacturer to determine whether they would take action to find a remedy for this potential defect. The manufacturer was not notified directly by the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I have visited and called kendall toyota in miami five times (today included) to change the airbags in my matrix and the answer is always the same: we don't have them, they are in back order. What are we toyota owners of recalled airbags causing deaths supposed to do?
Takata recallthe news reported the death of a woman driving a car with takata airbags. Why is nothing being done about toyota not doing anything to fix this defect and allowing us to drive these death machines. I currently do not have any one in my passenger seat, this latest death was the driver.
The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v627000(air bags). The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. I feel that toyota is taking too long to fix this issue. I think that it is ridiculous that they expect passengers to sit in the back seat for no telling how long. If nothing else they should give out loaner vehicles until they fix the airbag problem!
"takata recall"? undated letter from toyota in may 2016 advised vehicle subject to recall because of defective air bag inflators. Undated letter from toyota later in may 2016 advised that parts preparation completed for our area and to schedule repair with dealer. On 06 june 2016 dealer inspected vehicle and advised that parts not available and had been ordered. On 14 june, 19 july, & 29 july checked with dealer & parts still not available. On 24 june & 24 august called toyota customer experience center to complain that parts not available although advised by toyota in may that they were. Told it was a major problem and they were doing the best they could. Problem(s): toyota lied about the availability of parts; no one is to use passenger front seat of car until repaired(upset wife); ready to sell/trade car but don't want to endanger someone else; feel that toyota is releasing parts to higher priority customers e.g. New car sale customers. Toyota needs to track parts for our vehicle and get it repaired now!
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. The contact was alerted through emissions that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags). The contact was referred to nhtsa and the vin tool confirmed the vin was included. However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.the manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I was in an accident. My driver's side airbag deployed and then instantly collapsed. It offered no protection whatsoever. I experienced severe pain in my chest and right breast from where the seat belt locked. This pain lasted for 6 weeks. If the airbag had worked properly, it would have cushioned the impact and likely made it possible to lessen the need for the seatbelt to do all of the work. This must be fixed! (my vehicle was in motion on a city street when a person driving the opposite direction made a left turn in front of me and totaled my vehicle. I no longer have the car, but i have a photo of the defective airbag.)
Sudden accelleration, brakes, battery, fuel injectors, shutting down suddenly, electrical
The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had a system leak, incorrect power fluid, and a cross leak that needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. The contact received a recall notification in the mail for nhtsa campaign number: 19v627000 (air bags). The contact spoke with joe myers toyota (19010 northwest fwy, houston, tx 77065, (281) 973-5306) and was informed that the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Sudden accelleration, brakes, battery, fuel injectors, shutting down suddenly, electrical
Please see below. Dealership failed to install recalled part. Now i have a non-operating car. I feel this was done on purpose to save parts as it is now obvious that my part failed.2010 ecm recall [incident: [xxx]] i reviewed my paperwork and noticed that the ecm was ordered and never installed. The dealership fo whatever reason decided not to install it on 5/21/11 and now it has failed. The techs comments are" no action required/inspected ok". Why would they order a part and not install. I feel i am owed this part and the install as i thought it was done and from comments on the dealer invoice it was not. Even if it was replaced it only lasted 2 years and a few months what gives? look at invoice tocs738578 moss bros.moreno valley, cai feel ripped off for a hard to get recalled part.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
We bought the car used in ga august 2012, 3 months later the engine would come on but electrics wouldn't,move out of park. The dealer couldn't re create the problem to find out what was wrong so we delt with it for months until the power shut off on the hwy. It scared us.it quickly shut back on thank god but we been in touch with corporate and the dealership without any luck or help on fixing it. Finally july they said it was the ecm and tried to charge us to fix it. 3 weeks later the stalling continued. We were sent here by a friend and just now 2 years later find out about the recall. We also found out the same dealership where we took to fix it that couldn't identify the problem was the same one that fixed it initially for the recall. Now corporate and the dealership is denying that they fixed the ecm in july though i have an invoice stating so. Also, denying there was ever a recall.its dangerous and terrifying to drive not knowing when and where the engine will stall. It was fixed 2012 a few months before we bought it, fixed again this passed july supposedly but is still stalling so its a recurring problem. Hopefully the proper procedure is followed to ensure the safety of my family and who ever the next owner will be.
Engine over-heated to the point where the head gasket blew.dealership said it was due to chronic overheating but temperature gauges never indicated any issue and the check engine light did not come on until 2 minutes before the car broke down.potential problem with the monitoring system.routine maintenance (oil change, fluids checked, etc.) was done less than 2 weeks prior to incident.
The contact owns a 2008 toyota corolla matrix. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had a system leak, incorrect power fluid, and a cross leak that needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
We bought the car used in ga august 2012, 3 months later the engine would come on but electrics wouldn't,move out of park. The dealer couldn't re create the problem to find out what was wrong so we delt with it for months until the power shut off on the hwy. It scared us.it quickly shut back on thank god but we been in touch with corporate and the dealership without any luck or help on fixing it. Finally july they said it was the ecm and tried to charge us to fix it. 3 weeks later the stalling continued. We were sent here by a friend and just now 2 years later find out about the recall. We also found out the same dealership where we took to fix it that couldn't identify the problem was the same one that fixed it initially for the recall. Now corporate and the dealership is denying that they fixed the ecm in july though i have an invoice stating so. Also, denying there was ever a recall.its dangerous and terrifying to drive not knowing when and where the engine will stall. It was fixed 2012 a few months before we bought it, fixed again this passed july supposedly but is still stalling so its a recurring problem. Hopefully the proper procedure is followed to ensure the safety of my family and who ever the next owner will be.
Was driving the 08 matrix at highway speed on interstate 90/94 west of madison wi.stopped at rest stop and hear loud, hollow noise from under vehicle.made it to milwaukee and brought car to toyota dealer.was informed one of the straps holding gas tank to car failed due to corrosion, wear & tear and age of vehicle. Was told noise was due to gasoline tank, rock and heat shield clanging against car's frame/chasis underneath and out of sight. Was told if second strap had failed it could have created fireball under car.was told strap failure is not uncommon (really?). Vehicle repaired for $129 out of pocket expenses.not feeling too safe about vehicle at this point in time but cannot afford a new car to replace it.
Check engine light came while driving to work in 2008 toyota matrix. Took car to mechanic who diagnosed the charcoal canister needed to be replaced. Also occurred with a 2005 toyota corolla that had 120000 miles on it. Seems to me this is a manufacturing defect with toyota corollas and possibly others.
Sudden accelleration, brakes, battery, fuel injectors, shutting down suddenly, electrical
With the last incident being 2 days ago, i finally had a chance to take my car to the shop today. They said they could find no problem. I have had about 5 incidents over the last 4 years of unintended acceleration when my foot was on the brake. One time recently it happened on a flat road as i was approaching a very busy intersection. Luckily i was able to turn into the flow of traffic, cutting some one off but no collision took place. Two days ago it happened again when my car should have been stopped on a hill facing down the hill. When i pressed on the brake it did not brake the car, instead i could hear the engine rev up and pull forward. This is how it happened also on the previous 3 times.i don't know what to do now. I am single and disabled and just finished paying off this car. I don't want to sell the car and have someone die because i sold itto them. I certainly don't have the money to just go out and buy a new car but i am scared to drive this car now.please advise me as to what course i should take.thank you.
Someone pulled out in front of me and i hit them with the front of my car. I was driving 40 miles an houron a city street.it crashed in the front end, radiator, fenders and hood. Theairbags did not deploy. I had been sent a recall notice and scheduled an appointment at a local toyota dealer immediately. The crash happened two weeks before the appointment. This is a known problem with the manufacturer. Nhtsa recall no. 19v-627
Was driving the 08 matrix at highway speed on interstate 90/94 west of madison wi.stopped at rest stop and hear loud, hollow noise from under vehicle.made it to milwaukee and brought car to toyota dealer.was informed one of the straps holding gas tank to car failed due to corrosion, wear & tear and age of vehicle. Was told noise was due to gasoline tank, rock and heat shield clanging against car's frame/chasis underneath and out of sight. Was told if second strap had failed it could have created fireball under car.was told strap failure is not uncommon (really?). Vehicle repaired for $129 out of pocket expenses.not feeling too safe about vehicle at this point in time but cannot afford a new car to replace it.
Engine over-heated to the point where the head gasket blew.dealership said it was due to chronic overheating but temperature gauges never indicated any issue and the check engine light did not come on until 2 minutes before the car broke down.potential problem with the monitoring system.routine maintenance (oil change, fluids checked, etc.) was done less than 2 weeks prior to incident.
The front windshield wipers don't work correctly. Sometimes they remain on in high speed, sometimes slow. Sometimes they just stop. We have to take the fuse out to drive on clear days, as they will just come on when they feel like it. Also, the front washer fluid no longer works. In addition to those issues, the heat shield dropped while we were getting gas one day and rattles so loud it's unbearable. I had to wire it up.
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