2006 Toyota Matrix Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 29%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Toyota Matrix, 29% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Your website where I enter my VIN returns a request was invalid message. One or more parameters were invalid. Nothing is explained. Why did this message show?”
NHTSA complaint #11043603, filed 2017-11, 120,000 miles“My clock started going out. Sometimes it would be on and other times it would go off and now it turns on and off in its own time factor when I am drivng and the car is in motion and when I am stopped at traffic lights.. I asked the Toyota dealer if they could fix my clock. I had them do a diagnostic test on the clock which cost around $110 approx.. They said they could fix my clock for $416.31 and that is was connected to my air bags. My Toyota dealer said they replaced my takata airbag on the front passenger side on 2-18-2016, and told me the other airbags were not takata. …”
NHTSA complaint #11020675, filed 2017-08, 184,952 miles“Vehicle completely stopped in a line of traffic. While waiting to move on, with my foot on the brake,the engine all of a sudden roared and the vehicle shot forward and hit the vehicle (approximately 5 to 7 feet) in front of my vehicle. The air bags did not open and the hit to the other vehicle was more like a punch. I tried to stop my forward thrust but the brakes would not hold the vehicle. Upon striking the other vehicle the engine roar stopped and everything seemingly returned to normal. Minor damage was done to both vehicles and no one was reportedly injured. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203648, filed 2007-09, 28,450 miles“Initial recall was issued for car nearly 1 year ago today. Remedy was not available at the time. Received a notice that the part was available and replacement could be scheduled approximately 2 months ago but was informed the part had to be ordered by the dealer. Follow up call today indicates the part is still back ordered and I am unable to have the repair done. This is unacceptable when the recall notice indicates that a passenger in the car could be seriously injured or killed in the event of an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10873919, filed 2016-06, 97,000 miles“Periodically this winter the air bag light would remain illuminated after starting. Often it would go away if you simply restarted the car. I attributed it to cold weather, but in light of Toyota's most recent recall (torrance, calif., april 9, 2014 ? Toyota motor sales, u.s.a., inc. Today announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 1.3 million vehicles, including certain model year 2009-2010 corolla, 2009-2010 Matrix, 2008-2010 highlander, 2009-2010 tacoma, 2006-2008 rav4 and 2006-2010 yaris vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578474, filed 2014-04, 180,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10227898Nov 23, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217804Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Toyota?s…
- 10190460Mar 17, 2021Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10132410Jul 20, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 20, 2017 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to exclude 2007 ? 2017 model year Avanza vehicles. Some hazardous material treatment and handling…
- 10131961Jan 14, 2014Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132055Nov 4, 2013Beginning in 1998, Toyota introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Toyota does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Toyota leather or other seat cover…
- 10133915Jan 3, 2013Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 80% |
| 2011 | 10 | 100% |
| 2010 | 27 | 60% |
| 2009 | 78 | 41% |
| 2008 | 6 | 16% |
| 2007 | 36 | 38% |
| 2006 | 50 | 29% |
| 2005 | 103 | 48% |
| 2004 | 35 | 25% |
| 2003 | 57 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2006 Toyota Matrix
27 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Toyota 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.
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