general problems of the 2004 Toyota Matrix

Window not rolling up properly, drivers side.

My daughter was driving as usual when she went to apply the brakes about 5 car lengths back and the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably despite braking. Her foot was not on the accelerator, she does not have floor mats that would cause anything to hit the accelerator. This has happened on 5-6 occasions which almost resulted in an accident. She barely got stopped mere inches away from the car in front of her despite braking earlier than normal because she encountered this once already during her trip. No check engine codes, the brakes are good, the car idles high. That is really it. This is a serious issue that seemingly cannot be diagnosed. After doing research to see what the problem may be, I have seen countless complaints of a similar nature. My daughters life is invaluable. This needs to be addressed.

Takata recall not addressed by the manufacturer in a timely manner. Recall number: 08v162 from 2008, recall status is incomplete. Leading to power windows completely immovable. Manufacturer failed to remedy these recalls in a timely manner.

My daughter said the steering totally locked while being driven. Her & her boyfriend could not get the steering wheel to turn at all. They were not speeding because it was on wet roads. They both suffered mild concussions & my daughter has a severe neck sprain. After seeing the car, it went off the road & rolled 2 or 3 times it's totaled, I'm surprised they're not in icu! I did some research & almost 1000 Matrix's have had this happen!! I don't know why there isn't a recall. It seems Toyota isn't all that safe & doesn't care about it's customers at all.

During daylight on the above date, as I made a turn from small parking lot into a parking space, car suddenly accelerated and crashed into concrete building. As it was accelerating, that split second, I checked my foot to make sure it was on the brake, and not gas. I pressed hard on it, to no avail. It did not respond. It was totaled by insurance company. I had minor injuries: bruised left chest and shoulder. Following day, a mild stiff neck. All of physical ailments gone, except mild sore neck, in 3 days. Note; I put speed at approximate speed in parking lot before acceleration occurred.

Safety recall notice (to fix srs and ecm) was received from Toyota in the second week of February, 2013. The vehicle was taken to the local Toyota dealer (lee's Toyota, 139-65, queens blvd, jamaica, NY, 11435) on 04/03/2013, to have fixed the problem. Since the correct parts were not available at the servicing center, the representative has informed me that, they will place an order for the parts and will inform me once the parts are available at the service center (per the service center the wait period for the parts is about couple weeks). Today, 04-30-2013, I called the service center to check the status of the parts. The service center has informed that, they did not receive the parts and not sure and have no idea when they will receive them as Toyota is taking too much time to produce them. I request that this matter may please be examined and see how soon the parts will be available (I have a fear that my car may develop new or other related problems as I am using it with ecm and srs problems and with the air bag malfunction light is on the dash board). Thank you,.

Takata recall. I've been receiving recall notices for this vehicle for years. I have been attempting to have three issues resolved, only one of which is the takata airbag problem. I have attempted to make an appointment for the repairs at the nearest Toyota dealer to me (about a 2. 5 hour-rt drive from my home) for the past year+, but I am repeatedly told that they are awaiting the part(s) for the takata airbag repair. To make things worse, I constantly receive flyers from Toyota urging me to have the repairs done ASAP. I would like to. But apparently, Toyota is having problems getting the parts to their dealerships. In the meanwhile, I'm driving a potentially dangerous car.