Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged, but the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured chest and shoulder, which required medical treatment. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.
2003 Toyota Matrix: airbags did not deploy in a crash
8 of the 268 complaints about the 2003 Toyota Matrix describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Takata recall my wife and I had an accident in the freeway on our way home more than 7 years ago. We were travelling at around 50-55 MPH when suddenly the car in front of us stopped. Resulted in hitting the back bumper of the car in front of us. The car sustained just minor scratched but our car was really damaged. My wife was hurt as a result of the accident who was sitting in the front passenger. The car's air bag did not deploy. I was still wondering until now, why? The damaged to the car was worth more than $8,000. Our insurance company, which was state farm did not mention anything about the air bag. I just found that out when I received the recall notice last week form toyota. I can't really recall the date it happened, but I can get some information from state farm insurance. Medical attention was not required when the incident happened but medical attention was required after a day or 2 after the accident.
Side airbag did not deploy in a side impact collision while moving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. While driving 45 MPH, a tire detached from a commercial vehicle, struck the contacts vehicle, and caused a crash. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v285000 (air bags) and 15v043000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 154,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. The frontal air bags failed to deploy. It were no injuries sustained. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 5/29/15*cn the consumer stated there was too much damaged caused for such a low speed impact accident. The bumper, radiator and engine were all damaged durning the accident. Updated 11/6/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. While making a left turn at a yellow light, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained minor abrasions and the passenger suffered a fractured thumb, which required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The speed was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the brakes were applied and the vehicle failed to stop which resulted in a crash. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact sustained unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to by the insurance company. A representative with the manufacturer also inspected the vehicle and was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 88,208.
I was involved in an automobile accident and my airbag did not deploy causing me more injury to my neck.
Service bulletins that may apply
- DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag
- CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was...
- CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid
- Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Revision notice
- Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have...
- Dealer Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have...
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 Toyota Matrix no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2003 Toyota Matrix?
8 of 268 owner complaints about the 2003 Toyota Matrix (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2009.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Toyota Matrix?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 Toyota Matrix
Transmission failure 20Check engine light 16Grinding brakes 12Stalling 11Sudden acceleration 11Airbag light 9Slipping 9Jerking 7Engine failure 6Knocking 6Pulling 6
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