2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“The driver's side window has made noise when lowered and raised since shortly after the time of purchase in 2004. In 2008, we heard about the recall on 2003-04 matrix vehicles for defects with the front door glass bolt (we also have a 2003 corolla, and recognized that the problem described in the recall notice received for the corolla matched the problem we were having with the matrix). We took our car in 2008 to the local Toyota distributor, where car was purchased new, but were told that the recall did not apply to our matrix, because the matrix VIN wasn't included in the recall. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated that his vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 08v162000 (visibility) however, the remedy did not deter the failure from occurring. The contact stated that there was a loud pop when the driver side window was opened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. The VIN was not available.”