2005 Toyota Matrix air bags problems
103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Toyota Matrix — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall however, the air bag warning light illuminated after the repair was made. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V627000 (Air Bags); however, the vehicle was not…”
filed Sep 12, 2024
“2005 toyota matrix. Consumer writes in regards to defective passenger side airbag. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. *js”
filed Dec 19, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 27 | 60% |
| 2009 Matrix | 78 | 41% |
| 2008 Matrix | 6 | 16% |
| 2007 Matrix | 36 | 38% |
| 2006 Matrix | 50 | 29% |
| 2004 Matrix | 35 | 25% |
| 2003 Matrix | 57 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Toyota Matrix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.