2003 TOYOTA MATRIX Visibility Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX
3 visibility 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIGHT REAR DOOR GLASS SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE RECALL NUMBER: 08V162000 (VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR) ONLY PERTAINED TO THE FRONT WINDOW. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 134,868 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 134,800.
THE SIDE OF THE CAR THAT HOLDS THE WINDSHIELD TOGETHER IS A BLIND SPOT. WHEN PEOPLE ARE CROSSING THE STREET YOU CAN'T SEE THEM. I ALMOST HIT SOME ABOUT THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF HOW THE WINDOW IS MADE. THE SUN VISOR IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO BLOCK THE SUN MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE THEY TO MAKE BETTER VISORS THAT ACTUALLY BLOCKS THE SUN. *TR
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
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
Structure
6 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
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