2009 Toyota Matrix: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jan 11, 2017 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH up the mountain and making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle spun causing the vehicle to crash into the mountain. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The fire department was at the scene but the contact was not sure that a fire report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a impound lot. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Airbags · 75,000 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. While stationary, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, upper back, and neck that required medical attention. The contact drove the vehicle home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 02/07/2017*ct

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Airbags · 38,000 miles · IN · crash

Matrix rear ended a mercury mountaineer at about 35-40 miles per hour. The entire front end of the matrix went under the mountaineer's bumper. The entire front end of matrix was pushed back into the coolant system. Both head lights were pushed into the engine compartment. The bumper was almost detached and on the ground. The hood was pushed back on itself about 3 feet.the airbag did not deploy. My daughter was driving the matrix and her head hit the steering wheel. She suffered a concussion.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Airbags · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and an injury was reported which required medical attention. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/24/2014*lj updated 7/8/2015

Filed Nov 15, 2011 · Airbags · 46,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH on a mountainous road and unexpectedly fell asleep. The vehicle rolled down a ravine and crashed into two trees and boulders. The contact fractured his sternum and sustained bruises from the seat belt. A police report was filed of the incident. The air bags failed to deploy with the impact and the vehicle was towed to a collision center to determine the severity of the damage. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2010 · Acceleration · 27,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact stated while braking and slowing the vehicle to 5 MPH for a traffic stop, the vehicle abnormally accelerated and crashed into the rear of a truck. The air bags did not deploy upon impact and the contact sustained minor unknown injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: (10v023000 ) for possible unintended acceleration failures in february 2010. The contact had complained about incidents of sudden abnormal acceleration following repairs and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer stated there were no failure if the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 27,000. 2009 toyota matrix. The consumer was involved in an accident due to vehicle speed control. The consumer stated he complained in the summer of 2009, the vehicle was not stopping properly, and he felt as though the vehicle was accelerating during certain maneuvers. But, the dealer claimed they had heard of no such problem. The consumer then learned of a recall in feburary 2010 and went to the dealer for the repair. However, the consumer stated after the recall was done, he still experienced problems with the vehicle accelerating. Updated evoq 07/08/10

Filed Apr 6, 2010 · Acceleration, Airbags · 289 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 toyota matrix. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated rapidly after she depressed the accelerator pedal to make a left turn. The vehicle crashed into another vehice. The air bags did not deploy. Both the contact and driver of the other vehicle sustained neck injuries; a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where it was repaired at the contacts expense. The manufacturer called the contact and requested to take the vehicle apart to repair the problem. The contact wanted reimbursement for the repairs and wanted to give the vehicle back ,as she was still experiencing sudden acceleration intermittently. The failure mileage was approximately 289. The current mileage was approximately 2,900.

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Acceleration, Airbags · NE · crash

Ltr fwd fm (ne) re unintended sudden acceleration from owner of a 2009 toyota matrix involved in an auto accident on 1/13/2010, reply to omaha, ne ofc. *tgw the consumer stated he rear ended another vehicle while attempting to brake, but instead the vehicle continued to accelerate. The consumer stated the police did not write up police report. The consumer also stated the air bags failed to deploy. Upon inspection, it was determined the air bag sensors were fried, probably well before the accident.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Acceleration, Airbags · 13,787 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

On february 11, I took my 2009 toyota matrix to motorcars toyota of cleveland heights, ohio, to have the car repaired in the gas pedal recall. While there, I was informed of another recall on the car, on its brakes. Both of these issues were address and I picked the car up on february 13th. On february 24 at 7:45am, I was driving westbound on I-90 in westlake, ohio; it was snowing and the roads were wet, unsalted. As I was rounding a corner near the crocker bassett exit, my car began to skid. I immediately began to pump the brakes and attempt to straighten my car out, but the brakes did not engage. I firmly pressed down on the brakes and nothing happened; I then tried the emergency brake and the car still did not slow down. I was unable to regain control of the vehicle and it began to spin out and to the left. I pumped the brakes as hard and fast as I could, but the brakes never engaged and my car hit the cement median at 55mph. Due to a build up of snow and ice against the median, my car was propelled into the air and landed on its roof. My airbags did not deploy in the crash.

Filed Dec 1, 2009 · Acceleration, Airbags · 5,600 miles · FL · crash

Toyota accident I drive a leased 2009 toyota matrix. At 8:24 am on november 16, 2009. Pulling into a parking space at the doctors office building boca raton. The car was almost stopped and my foot was on the brake, when the car revved up to the maximum, jumped the curb and hit a palm tree. I immediately switched off the engine. I was dazed, and after a couple of minutes I got out the car to see the damage. Having heard of car mat problems, I inspected the mats, but nothing was out of place. After a few minutes, I went to my doctors appointment , but had to leave before I saw the doctor, as I didn't feel well. Despite a lot of front end damage, the car was drivable, so I decided to drive the car to my home , but I was frightened all the way as I thought the car might do the same thing again in traffic. When I got home I called allstate and reported the accident. I told them there is a problem with the car, as it accelerated by itself, and the driver side airbag did not inflate.. Per instructions from allstate, the car has been towed to ed morse cadillac for repair of the damage incurred. My question is, can I legally break my lease and return the car to toyota, as it is unsafe.. *tr updated 05/25/10 updated 07/29/10 updated 12/21/10.

Filed Jun 22, 2009 · Airbags · 5,000 miles · WI · crash · 2 injuries

I was traveling at eastbound at 25 MPH and entered a controlled intersection in manitowoc, wisconsin. A motorcyclist traveling northbound approaching speeds of 60 MPH ran a yield sign and t-boned my 2009 toyota matrix s 5 spd manual in the back passenger door and back quarter panel. The force of the impact spun my matrix 180 degrees so I ended up facing westbound at the curb. The passenger-side curtain airbag deployed. However, the driver's side curtain airbag failed to deploy and I ended up with a mild head injury and a sprain/possible dislocation of my left shoulder from where I struck the inside of the vehicle. My concern is why the driver's side airbag curtain failed to deploy when I was t-boned by a motorcycle at 60 MPH turning my car 180 degrees to face the opposite direction I was traveling. In my opinion, based on the impact, my side curtain air bags should have deployed as the direction and force of the impact would obviously force my body in the same direction, north, into the side of my car; the same direction the motorcycle was headed. The failure of my driver's side curtain airbag deployment LED to a head injury and a shoulder injury; possibly a dislocation of my shoulder. I am awaiting the radiologists review of the x-rays taken today at aurora health care center on reed avenue in manitowoc, wisconsin. Toyota should take my concerns seriously and investigate the air bag systems in their 2009 matrix models.