2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 75%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,123miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 75% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,123 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was notified in march that my car had a bad airbag and I would be notified when it would be replaced. I just talked to my dealer and they have no idea when it will get done. That seems un acceptable to me that we have 3/4 of a car til it gets replaced. Shouldn't there be a timetable on recalls? Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10724113, filed 2015-06, 225,000 miles“I have my Toyota matrix about 5 or 6 years. Had 4 or 5 times recall on the different parts. I don't feel safe any more with this car. How should I trust for another parts are ok. I have a kid with me when I'm driving. They should get the car back and pay for it. I worked so hard to pay for this car. Shame on Toyota.”
NHTSA complaint #10526437, filed 2013-07, 87,000 miles“The air bag warning light came on dash and I was told the driver side air bag had to be replaced. I had to pay $1196.69 because it was not under a recall even though I had 3 other recalls which included the passenger air bag inflator, air bag wire harness and the center air bag sensor assembly. So with all the safety recalls on the passenger side air bag system, I do not understand why the driver air bag is not covered on any safety recall? …”
NHTSA complaint #10732670, filed 2015-07, 119,107 miles“I have owned this car for only a few months. I recived the recall for passenger side airbag. Took to Toyota dealership on dixie . I also asked for them to diagnose the srs light being on on the dash. I was told by dealership I needed a new front driver airbag due to a short. I looked back at the matrix recalls . And there is a recall on the steering wheel cable ssue that is related to the airbag and the circuit over hearing that is related to an airbag recall issue. I called the pervious owner and she said she had an accident and none of the airbags deployed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11315344, filed 2020-02, 220,636 miles“Some Toyota matrix's have a recall on the spiral cable, not mine. It has been out for 3 years, I can't get Toyota to even research my claim as they state that my car doesn't fit their recall profile.”
NHTSA complaint #10690088, filed 2015-02, 75,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V025000Jan 9, 2018On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever…Covers: Toyota Corolla Matrix 2003–2008, Yaris 2010–2012, Pontiac Vibe 2010
- 15V285000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles…Covers: Toyota Corolla Matrix 2003–2007, Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
- 15V286000May 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla…Covers: Toyota Corolla Matrix 2003–2007, Sequoia 2002–2007, Lexus SC 2002–2007 +3 more
- 15V043000Jan 28, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured December 28, 2001, to May 2…Covers: Toyota Corolla Matrix 2003–2004, Corolla 2003–2004, Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004 +1 more
- 13V029000Jan 30, 2013Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The supplemental restraint system…Covers: Toyota Corolla Matrix 2003–2004, Corolla 2003–2004, Pontiac Vibe 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10251075Jan 25, 2024DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag. A part inside the airbag could explode, shooting sharp metal fragments at vehicle occupants. This could cause…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132801Jun 23, 2014Electronic Communication: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda…
- 10132790Jun 23, 2014Region Letter: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Mazda…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 67% |
| 2010 | 10 | 50% |
| 2009 | 40 | 54% |
| 2008 | 23 | 74% |
| 2007 | 37 | 77% |
| 2006 | 42 | 66% |
| 2005 | 72 | 81% |
| 2004 | 20 | 69% |
| 2003 | 27 | 75% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix
4 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Corolla Matrix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology