repaired · 2022 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
2007 Toyota Corolla MatrixProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-627 the manufacturer reports only 33% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 27, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
37Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
3Engine and engine cooling
2Service brakes
2Structure
1Power train
1Steering
1Wheels
1Tires
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 37 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 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.
4 recalls
2007 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
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.
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…
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
2007 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
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix, and the recalls they led to.
- Engine StallLed to recall 10V-384
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Corolla Matrix owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have been waiting over 2 years for this passenger side airbag recall to be remedied. I was told a remedy was available about a year and a half ago, but despite many calls and service appointments where I left the car with Toyota (they even kept my car for nearly 9 hours once), they always tell me…
I APPRECIATE THAT TOYOTA YOUNGER FIXED THE AIRBAG RECALL. I WOULD HAVE APPRECIATE IF THEY WOULD HAVE WIPED DOWN THE DASH BOARD AFTER INSTALLING. I ALSO NOTICED THE PANEL OVER THE AIRBAG HAS A BUCKLE/CREASE AND IT DOES NOT LOOK SECURE AROUND THE EDGES. I HAVE ATTACHED IMAGES. IT NEVER LOOKED LIKE…
THE AIRBAG RECALL FIRST HAPPENED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. MY VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE TIME. NOW THERE IS A SECOND RECALL FOR THE SAME AIRBAG. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?
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