Recall relapse: driver side window off track. Needs driver glass bolts 2nd time. Toyota recall #: 80a gm recall #: 07273.
2003 Toyota Matrix visibility problems
10 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Power window devices and controls3
- Glass, side/rear2
- Windshield1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Toyota Matrix visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 08V162000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Side front power window shatters
For the subject vehicles, there is a possibility that the retention force of the regulator bolts which attach the front side window glass to the power window regulator may not be sufficient due to an interference of the retention nut and the bolt shoulder radius.in this condition the bolt may become loose, causing a loud noise to be generated when the window is raised or lowered.if the vehicle and the power window are continuously operated in this condition, the bolt may completely separate, causing the glass to become misaligned, and in the worse case, the glass may shatter during operation of the power window.general motors corporation (gm) and toyota north america, inc. (toyota) will conduct a safety recall on the pontiac vibe, toyota corolla and toyota matrix vehicles to replace the regulator bolt with a bolt and washer.gm will recall 122,593 my 2003-2004 pontiac vibe vehicles.odi is aware of a total of 16,045 warranty and goodwill claims, 274 field and consumer reports, and 23 injuries for these vehicles.toyota will recall 415,341 my 2003-2004 toyota corolla vehicles. Odi is aware of a total of 6,601 warranty claims, 150 field and consumer reports, and 11 injuries for these vehicles.toyota will recall 124,244 my 2003-2004 toyota corolla matrix vehicles.odi is aware of a total of 2,198 warranty claims, 113 field and consumer reports, and 6 injuries for these vehicles.odi is aware of a total of 24,843 warranty claims, 537 field and consumer reports, and 40 injuries for 662,178 my 2003-2004 vehicles.the recall is identified by the federal safety agency number 08v‑162.
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What 2003 Toyota Matrix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. The contact stated that the driver side seat belt exploded and fractured into pieces. The seat belt warning lights were illuminated and could not be turned off. In addition, the power windows would open independently and could not be operated manually. The dealer was notified who diagnosed the failure as the inside cylinder of the seat belt control being defective and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and the current mileage was 98,514. Updated 09/11/12*lj updated 09/13/2012
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. The contact stated that the right rear door glass separated from the window regulator. The dealer and manufacturer were aware of the failure; however, did not provide any assistance since recall number: 08v162000 (visibility:glass, side/rear) only pertained to the front window. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileages were 134,868 and the failure mileages were 134,800.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 35 MPH on normal road conditions, the front driver and passenger side power windows were activated and the contact heard a loud squeaking and rattling noise. In addition, the front driver's side window would not close completely when activated. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 08v162000 (visibility:glass, side/rear). The vehicle was repaired; however, the recall remedy has not corrected the issue. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage is 140,000. Updated 3/3/09 *cn updated 03/04/09
The side of the car that holds the windshield together is a blind spot. When people are crossing the street you can't see them. I almost hit some about three times because of how the window is made. The sun visor is not long enough to block the sun making it difficult to see they to make better visors that actually blocks the sun.
2003 toyota matrix side-front power windows getting stuck and making popping noises.
I notice an occasional popping noise when rolling up and down the windows on my 2003 toyota matrix. This concerns me, as I believe that the glass could ultimately shatter if this persists or gets any worse.
The front passenger window developed an issue where it would become stuck and promptly make a loud pop as it became unstuck while retracting the window down. The final failure came when it made very loud pop and the window would not move after that. The toyota dealership replaced the.
This morning I discovered a crack in the windshield spanning 3/4 of the length of the windshield, across the bottom above the wipers, in an inverted u-shape. The crack does not go all the way through the glass. It was not present last night when the vehicle was parked for the night. There is no other sign of damage to the windshield or to the rest of the vehicle. There is no impact point anywhere on the windshield glass to indicate that an object hit the windshield to cause the crack. It appears to be a spontaneous crack in the glass that should be replaced by the manufacturer at no cost to me. This is a significant safety issue and must be addressed immediately. The windshield will have to be replaced.
When the sun visor was pulled down it only came down half way. As a result the driver was blinded by the sun. The dashboard has chrome trim so when bright light hits the chrome it blinds the driver. The driver feels its a poor design.
Questions about the 2003 Toyota Matrix visibility
Does the 2003 Toyota Matrix have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Toyota Matrix, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 Toyota Matrix visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Toyota Matrix visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 08V162000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Toyota Matrix have the most visibility problems?
The Toyota Matrix model years with the most visibility complaints are 2004 (14 complaints) and 2003 (10 complaints).
Other 2003 Toyota Matrix problems
Transmission 83Airbags 57Engine 33Acceleration 21Brakes 17Body 12Electrical 12Steering 8Fuel system 7Lights 7Seat belts 6Tires 6Locks 4Suspension 3Driver assistance 2Seats 1Wheels 1
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