repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2004 Toyota Corolla MatrixProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-043 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: NormanEinstein at English Wikipedia, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Seat belts
3Electrical system
3Structure
2Visibility/wiper
2Service brakes
1Power train
1Suspension
1Tires
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 20 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2021 Q3
Air bags
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle…
repaired · 2016 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags or the seat belt pretensioners increases the risk of an injury or crash.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. Inadvertent deployment of the airbags or the seat belt pretensioners may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Corolla Matrix year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Corolla Matrix median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix, and the recalls they led to.
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 18V-022
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 13V-172
In owners' words
What Corolla Matrix owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This safety problem pertains to all vehicles sold in the U.S., not only my make and model. I was horrified to learn that the crash ratings are inaccurate for most women and all short people, because they were developed only for average sized men. It should be no surprise that when collisions occur,…
The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact called the dealer to inquire about a recall for the air bag and was informed there were 2 previous air bag recalls that were repaired in the…
The contact owned a 2004 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaigns: 08V162000 (Visibility), 15V043000 (Air Bags) and 15V285000 (Air Bags) and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The vehicle was destroyed several years ago. The contact stated that…
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