My daughter totaled this vehicle with a front end collision. The air bag did not deploy.
2007 Toyota Matrix: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 96 complaints about the 2007 Toyota Matrix describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota matrix. While the vehicle was exiting a parking garage and waiting at a toll booth, it suddenly accelerated out of control and crashed into another vehicle and a retaining wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were minor injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. Updated 04/19/17 *lj
Initially the car would fail to accelerate when the gas pedal was pressed down. Even when the gas pedal was pressed down completely the car only went 5 miles per hour. This happened on several occassions. When the car was taken to the dealer the whole "panel board" was replaced. The car was still under warranty and the repair was paid for by toyota. Then on 2/2/08 the car accelerated on its own, only stopping when it hit a chain link fence. An insurance claim and police report were filed. Additionally the horn was not working and the air bag did not deploy in the accident. The serviceman at the toyota dealer advised the air bag was defective and toyota paid for the repair of the airbag. This accident caused my insurance rate to increase. Also the accident negatively impacts my son's driving record as he was the driver.
Was driving 45 MPH on the highway and rear-ended a truck. My airbag did not deploy and resulted in a badly sprained shoulder and other contusions. I am in a great deal of pain and cannot work yet. I have missed 3 days of work and cannot return for at least another 4. This cost me pain, inconvenience, and income.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota matrix. While driving 5 MPH, the air bag failed to deploy during a front end collision. The dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle's air bags. A police report was filed. The current mileage is 5,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Service bulletins that may apply
- DP: The subject vehicles are equipped with a front passenger airbag
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- 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
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in...
- Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2007 Toyota Matrix no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2007 Toyota Matrix?
5 of 96 owner complaints about the 2007 Toyota Matrix (5%) 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 2007 Toyota Matrix?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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