2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 69%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,439miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 69% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,439 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.
“My srs warning light has come on and not gone off. I found a recall has been issued for this but I have not received a recall notice. If I take my car to my dealer will I have to pay for this repair?”
NHTSA complaint #10567107, filed 2014-03, 133,322 miles“Takata recall I took my car in for the recall and was told a few weeks later that it was complete. When I went to pick up my car, he told me that it was only partially done, but was completely safe . He went on to explain that they replaced the one part that caused the airbags to deploy, so not to worry about the safety anymore. I just received the recall again saying that the parts were available, and that it was important to get it fixed because the airbags are still not safe. I am livid...I drive this car daily, and have my children in it as well. A year and a half later?!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10969479, filed 2017-03, 140,000 miles“I was traveling at approximately 35 MPH when I first started to apply pressure to my brakes. There was no tension what so ever. I was standing on them and the brake petal was hitting the floor. As a result, I ran though a stop sign and hit a concrete barrier. My steering wheel also locked up and my airbag never deployed. I lost my entire front bumper and the tank that holds the windshield fluid was cracked. The car was towed. I contacted Toyota's manufacturer and was told it happens . I feel that there was a defect in the braking system and the airbag system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551673, filed 2013-11, 59,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning light remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10819007, filed 2016-01, 170,000 miles“Takata recall this car was a recall, it was taking in on 02/11/2016 for the air bag now it need to be fix for over $500.dollars today date 07/01 2016 on the recall was this air bag I want to know was this taking care of at the time of service?”
NHTSA complaint #10882486, filed 2016-07, 147,439 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 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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