2003 Toyota Matrix Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 268 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Toyota Matrix, 1% of the 268 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,900 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.
“I have a 2003 Toyota Matrix. There is a thin metal covering on the door handle. The metal has separated from the plastic base. It is like a razor blade, so when you go to open the door your fingers get sliced.”
NHTSA complaint #10166465, filed 2006-08, 81,700 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Matrix. When the contact entered the vehicle, the front driver's side door handle shattered into pieces. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the handles were being dried out by the sun. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $111. The failure mileage was 10,541 and current mileage was 10,559. Updated 6/8/09 the consumer stated this was the second handle that had cracked on the vehicle. Updated 06/11/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10268512, filed 2009-05, 10,541 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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