2003 TOYOTA MATRIX Structure Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX

6 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10117737 | April 11, 2005

WHILE DRIVING DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WOULD BECOME UNREADABLE DUE TO GLARE FROM THE SUN AT ANY TIME. THIS CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER. *AK

#10059363 | February 19, 2004

WHEN THE SUN VISOR WAS PULLED DOWN IT ONLY CAME DOWN HALF WAY. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER WAS BLINDED BY THE SUN. THE DASHBOARD HAS CHROME TRIM SO WHEN BRIGHT LIGHT HITS THE CHROME IT BLINDS THE DRIVER. THE DRIVER FEELS ITS A POOR DESIGN. *NM

#10026991 | July 10, 2003

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS WHEN THE SUN WAS EXTREMELY BRIGHT. *TS *JB

#10022670 | June 9, 2003

WHEN THE SUN LIGHT REFLECTED ONTO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IT MADE THE DIGITAL CONSOLE UNREADABLE. THE CONSUMER SPENT $180 TO HAVE THE WINDOWS TINTED IN ORDER TO HAVE A BETTER VIEW OF THE PANEL. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT REFUSE TO FIX. *AK *CB *NLM

#10011239 | March 26, 2003

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. *AK *JB

#8020839 | October 15, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS "RED LIGHTS" AND CAN NOT BE SEEN IN THE SUNLIGHT. THE CONSUMER CANNOT VIEW THE ODOMETER AND OTHER SETTINGS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE PANEL IS RECESSED, MAKING IT EVEN MORE DIFFICULT TO VIEW WHILE DRIVING. MR THE CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER THEY HAD TAKEN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE BRIGHT SUNLIGHT, FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THE NUMBERS, DIALS, AND THE INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COULD NOT BE SEEN. (AND WERE BLANK AS IF THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK) THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING PROPERLY, AND THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE RE-ENGINEERED. SAFETY HAZARDS EXISTS ON ALL 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX. *SCC

Other 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX Problem Areas

Air Bags 56 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 33 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 20 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 20 complaints Power Train 17 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 14 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Electrical System 10 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 9 complaints Engine 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Tires 6 complaints Interior Lighting 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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