2003 Toyota Matrix Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,065miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the interior lighting of the 2003 Toyota Matrix, 2% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,065 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer called complaining about having problems with the speedometer. The speedometer has a red back light and as a result the driver cannot see the vehicles speed while driving during the day light. The driver has no problems while driving during night time. The manufacturer was contacted and stated this was not a safety issue for them.”
NHTSA complaint #10039816, filed 2003-10, 11,000 miles“While driving, consumer attempted to make turns and steering was very hard. Consumer visually noticed a fluid leaking from under vehicle. Dealer diagnosed that the power steering pump had failed. Ts the next day, consumer noticed more fluid leaking. Dealer replaced crankshaft and keyway. Dome lit inoperative. Bulb replaced. Check engine light was on. Dealer found evaporative system malfunctioned.”
NHTSA complaint #10001302, filed 2002-12, 1,130 miles“Consumer stated that they were having problems seeing the functions in the instrument panel due to the lights. Dealer notified. The instrument and radio light faded out when driving in sun light. In shade or at night, this happened a lot.”
NHTSA complaint #10031613, filed 2003-09“The gauge cluster in the 2003 Toyota Matrix is in red. In bright sunlight, it can be impossible to read the gauges. I have tried various makes of sunglasses and some seem to help somewhat. But it is still a hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10056868, filed 2004-02Interior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Matrix
83 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Matrix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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