Toyota Corolla Matrix 2004
Model Corolla Matrix made in 2004 by Toyota got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. There was one recall concerning air bags . The car has one 1.8 engine.
Model 2004
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 28/33/31 | 31.6441/42.8397/35.8615 | Regular | 678 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | |
| 1.8 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 26/31/28 | 28.5/40.3/32.8251 | Regular | 750 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | |
| 1.8 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 29/36/32 | 32.7/46.2/37.6508 | Regular | 655 | SMALL STATION WAGONS | |
| 1.8 | 4 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 25/32/27 | 27.5489/40.4276/32.1589 | Premium | 888 | SMALL STATION WAGONS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V029000 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | from 01/06/2002 to 04/29/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 887709 | 03/13/2013 | ODI | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/30/2013 | 01/30/2013 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 corolla and corolla matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 pontiac vibe vehicles. the supplemental restraint system (srs) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting. the electrical short may create an abnormal current flow and increased heat which can damage the circuits. this could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadvertent deployment of the airbags or the seat belt pretensioners may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Toyota will notify their owners, and general motors will notify theirs. dealers will install a supplemental harness containing an electrical filter between the airbag control module and its wire harness, free of charge. the recall began on march 13, 2013. for more information, toyota owners may call 1-800-331-4331 and pontiac owners may call 1-800-620-7668. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 12/02/2006 | 1 | 01/19/2004 | |
| After last oil change, oil was gel-like, engine made tapping noise...took to dealer with a list of other problems, ac not cold, heater not blowing hot, window jumping when rolling down, and tires making funny noise. was told engine noise was normal, fixed ac again, 3rd time, heater had loose part tighten, window part ordered, tire had flat spot, last time was water in wheel. crash did not damage engine, or windows, or tires. *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 12/02/2006 | 1 | 01/19/2004 | |
| After last oil change, oil was gel-like, engine made tapping noise...took to dealer with a list of other problems, ac not cold, heater not blowing hot, window jumping when rolling down, and tires making funny noise. was told engine noise was normal, fixed ac again, 3rd time, heater had loose part tighten, window part ordered, tire had flat spot, last time was water in wheel. crash did not damage engine, or windows, or tires. *jb | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 12/02/2006 | 1 | 01/19/2004 | |
| After last oil change, oil was gel-like, engine made tapping noise...took to dealer with a list of other problems, ac not cold, heater not blowing hot, window jumping when rolling down, and tires making funny noise. was told engine noise was normal, fixed ac again, 3rd time, heater had loose part tighten, window part ordered, tire had flat spot, last time was water in wheel. crash did not damage engine, or windows, or tires. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 07/20/2007 | 35009 | 1 | 01/01/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota matrix (na). the dealer informed the contact that a bike rack could be placed on his vehicle. while driving 60 mph, the bike rack pulled apart the back door metal and loosened the bolts. the dealer stated that toyota corporation will decide whether or not to repair the door. the current mileage was 36,239 and failure mileage was 35,009. | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 12/02/2006 | 1 | 01/19/2004 | |
| After last oil change, oil was gel-like, engine made tapping noise...took to dealer with a list of other problems, ac not cold, heater not blowing hot, window jumping when rolling down, and tires making funny noise. was told engine noise was normal, fixed ac again, 3rd time, heater had loose part tighten, window part ordered, tire had flat spot, last time was water in wheel. crash did not damage engine, or windows, or tires. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | WARNER ROBINS | TOYOTA OF WARNER ROBINS | ||
| PA | CONSHOHOCKEN | 19428 | CONICELLI | 610-825-7002 |