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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
280–25K
2225–50K
1350–75K
3275–100K
16100–150K
14150K+
125 reports with mileage · 88 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 103 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
10 crash reports2 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
213 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 30, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL - I WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT IN REGARDS TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FAILING TO REMEDY MY DEFECTIVE AIRBAG WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. I GOT THE SAFETY RECALL AROUND JUNE 2015 AND THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THE AIRBAG IN STOCK. MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IS JERRY'S TOYOTA AND THEIR ADDRESS IS 8001 BELAIR ROAD, BALTIMOR…
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TAKATA RECALL - I WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT IN REGARDS TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FAILING TO REMEDY MY DEFECTIVE AIRBAG WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. I GOT THE SAFETY RECALL AROUND JUNE 2015 AND THEY STILL DON'T HAVE THE AIRBAG IN STOCK. MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP IS JERRY'S TOYOTA AND THEIR ADDRESS IS 8001 BELAIR ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21236. THEIR PHONE # IS 410-661-5700, ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10823281
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2016
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURE EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #10823025
102,514 miles · Jan 20, 2016
Air Bags
"TAKATA RECALL" REPAIR PARTS STILL UNAVAILABLE. WHEN WILL THIS BE CORRECTED!
NHTSA ODI #10821164
Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS GIVEN THE NOTICE A FEW MONTHS AGO (AT LEAST 2) THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND TO AVOID HAVING SOMEONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I CONTACTED THE DEALER TODAY (1-14-16) AND THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. IT IS UNREASONABLE TO TAKE THIS LONG FOR A SAFETY ISSUE TO BE RESOLVED AND TELL C…
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TAKATA RECALL. I WAS GIVEN THE NOTICE A FEW MONTHS AGO (AT LEAST 2) THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND TO AVOID HAVING SOMEONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I CONTACTED THE DEALER TODAY (1-14-16) AND THE PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. IT IS UNREASONABLE TO TAKE THIS LONG FOR A SAFETY ISSUE TO BE RESOLVED AND TELL CUSTOMERS THAT THEY JUST SHOULDN'T HAVE A PASSENGER.
NHTSA ODI #10820299
Mileage unknown · Dec 31, 2015
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V286000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT …
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V286000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10817246
Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 2015
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF TH…
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #10816801
Mileage unknown · Dec 17, 2015
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE …
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10810850
114,000 miles · Dec 16, 2015
Electrical SystemSteering
CLOCK, HVAC SWITCHES BLINK ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE MOVEMENT. POWER LOCKS WORK INTERMITTENTLY INCLUDING WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR. IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE A ELECTRICAL SHORT BUT IT COMES AND GOES. THIS PROBLEM RESEMBLES THE MULTITUDE OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MAKE AND MODEL. THERE IS ALSO A VIBRATION IN …
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CLOCK, HVAC SWITCHES BLINK ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE MOVEMENT. POWER LOCKS WORK INTERMITTENTLY INCLUDING WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR. IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE A ELECTRICAL SHORT BUT IT COMES AND GOES. THIS PROBLEM RESEMBLES THE MULTITUDE OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MAKE AND MODEL. THERE IS ALSO A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHICH ALSO RESEMBLES A MULTITUDE OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I AM SURPRISED AFTER READING THE NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL COMPLAINTS THAT TOYOTA HAS NOT OFFERED A REMEDY OR RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #10810830
Mileage unknown · Dec 16, 2015
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED …
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10810784
180,000 miles · Dec 10, 2015
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL - THIS IS MY ONLY CAR AND I HAVE TWO KIDS TO TRANSPORT AS WELL AS OTHERS AND I CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT NO ONE SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AS REQUESTED. I AM ALSO CONCERNED WITH MY OWN SAFETY AS THE DRIVER, PLUS MY SON IS STARTING TO DRIVE IN 1 MONTH AS HE GETS HIS LEARNERS PERMIT. I AM IN THE PRIORITY 1 GROUP …
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TAKATA RECALL - THIS IS MY ONLY CAR AND I HAVE TWO KIDS TO TRANSPORT AS WELL AS OTHERS AND I CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT NO ONE SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AS REQUESTED. I AM ALSO CONCERNED WITH MY OWN SAFETY AS THE DRIVER, PLUS MY SON IS STARTING TO DRIVE IN 1 MONTH AS HE GETS HIS LEARNERS PERMIT. I AM IN THE PRIORITY 1 GROUP BUT HAVE HEARD NOTHING ABOUT GETTING THIS CORRECTED.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA WILL MAIL AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION THE MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER 2010 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS DEFECT AND RECALL. THIS INTERIM NOTIFICATION WILL INFORM OWNERS THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTIFICATION WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE FREE REMEDY PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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