2009 Toyota Matrix problems
Owners have filed 224 complaints about the 2009 Toyota Matrix with NHTSA. Air bags account for 34.8% of them, the clear leader, ahead of vehicle speed control at 20.1%.
Complaints224
Crashes44
Fires1
Injuries25
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 34.8% · 78
Vehicle speed control 20.1% · 45
Steering 9.8% · 22
Engine 4.9% · 11
Electrical system 4.0% · 9
Engine and engine cooling 4.0% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 4.0% · 9
Unknown or other 3.6% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 44 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 25 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Toyota Matrix in this data, 2009 ranks 3rd by complaint volume; 2003 draws the most.
Filings are rising, 65 in the last three years against 34 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 23,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall - 16v-340 &17v-006 Toyota does not have a solution for the airbag inflator (zone b) this is only family vehicle. My working vehicle, I read the details on the recall notice. Metal debri can fly if the airbag is deployed. I have a 10 month old that rides in the back seat and am afraid the debri will reach her as well. I would appreciate if Toyota would work with me to find a solution immediately! Air bags
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Matrix. While stationary, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, upper back, and neck that required medical attention. The contact drove the vehicle home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 02/07/2017*ct Air bags · reported at 75,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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