2009 TOYOTA MATRIX Structurebodybumpers Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structurebodybumpers Issues in the 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX
1 structurebodybumpers complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structurebodybumpers Complaints
AS A OWNER OF A BRAND NEW 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX, I WAS RECENTLY HIT BY A BICYCLE RIDER RIDING HIS BIKE IN A OPPOSITE DIRECTION ON A SIDE WALK. HE HIT MY FRONT BUMPER AND THE BUMPER WAS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. THE BIKE RIDER HAD MINOR INJURIES. THE POLICE ISSUED THE RIDER A CITATION FOR RIDING HIS BIKE IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. I WENT TO A LOCAL CERTIFIED AUTO REPAIR SHOP AND GOT MY FRONT BUMPER REPAIRED INCLUDING A PAINT FINISH. THE COST CAME OUT TO BE $500 FOR THIS VERY MINOR DAMAGE. WHY? IT TURNED OUT TO BE SO COSTLY ? BECAUSE NOWADAYS ALL THE BUMPERS--FRONT & REAR ARE BEING MADE OUT PLASTIC BY AUTO MANUFACTURERS TO CUT COST. IF THE BUMPERS WERE TO BE MADE FROM STEEL, I WOULDN'T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY DAMAGE COST FOR ANY MINOR IMPACT. MY QUESTION TO YOU: WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR OLD...
Other 2009 TOYOTA MATRIX Problem Areas
Air Bags
76 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
35 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Service Brakes
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Service Brakes Air
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint