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Common Problems with 2003 Toyota Matrix

Retrospectively, the 2003 Toyota Matrix had 186 complaints, and 30% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2003 Toyota Matrix?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2003 Toyota Matrix fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 56 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 20 POWER TRAIN 17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9 ENGINE 8 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7 STRUCTURE 6 TIRES 6 SEAT BELTS 5 STEERING 5 INTERIOR LIGHTING 5 VISIBILITY 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 EQUIPMENT 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 WHEELS 1 SEATS 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2003 Toyota Matrix Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2003 Toyota Matrix December 23, 2003 Victims: 9 Mileage: 8000 miles

Whenever vehicle was at a stop signal and without warning vehicle surged forward. consumer's foot was on the brakes when surging occurred. this...

AIR BAGS
2003 Toyota Matrix September 20, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 93000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota matrix. while making a left turn at a yellow light, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the co...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2003 Toyota Matrix September 8, 2003 Victims: 1 Mileage: 11450 miles

I took the matrix in twice shortly after i bought it because the car would unexpectedly lunge forward while at a complete stop. i also complained tha...