2004 Toyota Matrix recalls and problems

The 2004 Toyota Matrix has 1 safety recall and 138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

138

Crashes / fires

18 / 2

Injuries / deaths

17 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Toyota Matrix vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Toyota Matrix recalls

Recall 08V-162: Visibility

Reported Apr 10, 2008 · 662,178 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows.

Risk: The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. The recall began on april 16, 2008 to toyota owners. The recall began on may 21, 2008, for pontiac owners. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

2004 Toyota Matrix problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	38
Air Bags	36
Vehicle Speed Control	15
Visibility	13
Electrical System	9
Structure	8
Fuel System, Gasoline	8
Steering	8
Tires	6
Engine and Engine Cooling	6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5
Suspension	5

Most reported parts

Power Train › Manual Transmission — 27
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 6
Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 5
Structure › Body › Bumpers — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 2
Air Bags › Frontal — 2
Structure › Body › Door — 2
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Toyota Matrix complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility · at 143,000 miles · reported Mar 18, 2021

The contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while raising or lowering the driver's side window, there was a clicking and rattling sound heard. The window also seemed to looser than normal. The contact became aware of NHTSA campaign number: 08v162000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included. A dealer was not contacted or notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

Air Bags · at 100,000 miles · reported Mar 11, 2019

Takata recall will someone get toyota to repair my car? I have been trying to get my airbag hazard repaired since 2014 recall came out. No success to date. Meanwhile forced to drive potential bomb. It appears toyota is giving people the run-around. I stayed on the line for great length of time and was told to call back later and cut off. Dealer is not calling back. Any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6).

Air Bags · at 206,500 miles · reported Jun 26, 2018

Takata recall - while driving on a highway, there was a slow up, and I braked, but stopped right at the rear bumper of the car in front of me. However, another car was coming behind me and couldn't stop, or didn't notice that traffice had stopped. He pushed me into the car in front of me. At that moment, which was not a severe front end hit, I saw fire, an explosion, and the airbag blew out the entire dash on the passenger side, and flew to the back seat behind the driver's side. Also, the driver's side airbag deployed. Metal was flying out of the passenger side airbag in the front. We could…

Air Bags · reported Aug 21, 2017

Takata recall. I've been receiving recall notices for this vehicle for years. I have been attempting to have three issues resolved, only one of which is the takata airbag problem. I have attempted to make an appointment for the repairs at the nearest toyota dealer to me (About a 2.5 hour-rt drive from my home) for the past year+, but I AM repeatedly told that they are awaiting the part(S) for the takata airbag repair. To make things worse, I constantly receive flyers from toyota urging me to have the repairs done asap. I would like to. But apparently, toyota is having problems getting the…

Air Bags · at 95,000 miles · reported Aug 13, 2017

Takata recall not addressed by the manufacturer in a timely manner. Recall number: 08v162 from 2008, recall status is incomplete. Leading to power windows completely immovable. Manufacturer failed to remedy these recalls in a timely manner.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Toyota Matrix have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Toyota Matrix: 08V-162 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Toyota Matrix?

Owners report power train problems most often (38 reports), followed by air bags (36). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.

Are Toyota recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.