2004 Toyota Matrix airbags problems

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · AL

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).

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Airbags · 206,500 miles · FL · crash · fire

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 not believe the damage that resulted from such a somewhat minor accident. Additionally, the car was totaled which has been a strain on us! Now, about 30 days after the accident, we just received a card in the mail telling us of the recall. We had no idea there is an ongoing problem with airbag recalls! Today, I checked online for this problem, and found many sites describing the issues. However, my car is not even on the recall list!!! I was in the car alone and was affected by the accident, however, I dread to think what would have occurred if I had a passenger with me. I am including some pictures.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Airbags, Body · CA

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 parts to their dealerships. In the meanwhile, I'm driving a potentially dangerous car.

Filed Aug 13, 2017 · Airbags, Visibility · 95,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 70,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 toyota matrix. While driving 3 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and caused a crash. The contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. It was unknown if the vehicle was towed because the contact could not remember. Motter auto repair of oakland, california was made aware of the crash and repaired the front passenger side of the vehicle and the passenger door. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. In addition, the failure recurred on two separate occasions. While driving 2 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning again. There was no crash and the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. Also, while driving 2 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and crashed into the contact's garage door. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the left leg and left hand, which required medical attention. The vehicle was not damaged. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Airbags · CA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v043000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. However, the interim recall notice stated that the parts were available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · Airbags, Driver assistance · CA

I have been trying to get a recall 15v043 done since jan/feb this year and I keep calling the dealer and getting told they have never been sent the parts ever. I also have the air bag recall 15v285 and this is the second time ive called them regarding this recall as well. Wtf do they never get parts now? Whats really annoying is I keep getting letters in the mail regarding recalls and this last one says "why haven't we heard from you?" even though ive called multiple times.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Airbags · OH

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v285000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Airbags · 69,700 miles · OR

Takata recall. I was told by a local portland, or toyota dealer that the replacement parts for the takata inflator recall are back-ordered for an indefinite 6-12 month period and warned that it could possibly take even longer. Toyota corporate customer service confirmed that timeline by speaking with a different portland, or toyota dealer. Toyota further informed me that I cannot have a passenger in the front seat until the takata inflator has been replaced. Toyota has been very upfront and helpful in attempting to resolve this issue, which is commendable, but I'm filing this vehicle safety complaint because 6-12 months for a safety recall repair does not qualify for being done in a "timely manner" and not being able to have a passenger in the front seat for up to a year will be very difficult and problematic. To be clear, the passenger airbag in my vehicle has not deployed.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Airbags · MA

I took my car to the toyota dealer to fix the airbag recall on 8/31/2015 and 1/20/2016. After fixing the air bag, I hear some kind of noise coming from the passenger side dash board next to air bag. I mentioned it to the dealer and have them look at it but they mentioned its nothing. I still have that noise coming out from there. I;m worried. Looks like they didnt replace the airbag inflator properly.