Four problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2003 Toyota Matrix. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The airbag indicator on my car lit up. I scheduled an appointment with Toyota to have it diagnosed, and they said that I needed a new spiral clock spring cable, which is part number 84306-02110. This is an expensive part, over $300. After doing some searching, I found out that 1) many other Toyota Matrix and corolla owners have had this issue and 2) there was a recall on this part for Toyotas of a slightly different make, model, and year. I believe that this part is defective, and that Toyota should cover the replacement cost, including labor.
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a recall for the air bags and was repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case regarding the failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 275,000.
My air bag light won't go off. Toyota says the drivers seat belt is the problem and will be replaced. I believe air bag problems are common in the Toyota Matrix.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 15v043000 (air bags) and 15v285000 (air bags) however, the parts was 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Mf.