Four problems related to front driver side air bag inflator have been reported for the 2004 Toyota Matrix. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Takata recall. I was told by a local portland, or Toyota dealer that the replacement parts for the takata inflator recall are back-ordered for an indefinite 6-12 month period and warned that it could possibly take even longer. Toyota corporate customer service confirmed that timeline by speaking with a different portland, or Toyota dealer. Toyota further informed me that I cannot have a passenger in the front seat until the takata inflator has been replaced. Toyota has been very upfront and helpful in attempting to resolve this issue, which is commendable, but I'm filing this vehicle safety complaint because 6-12 months for a safety recall repair does not qualify for being done in a "timely manner" and not being able to have a passenger in the front seat for up to a year will be very difficult and problematic. To be clear, the passenger airbag in my vehicle has not deployed.
I took my car to the Toyota dealer to fix the airbag recall on 8/31/2015 and 1/20/2016. After fixing the air bag, I hear some kind of noise coming from the passenger side dash board next to air bag. I mentioned it to the dealer and have them look at it but they mentioned its nothing. I still have that noise coming out from there. I;m worried. Looks like they didnt replace the airbag inflator properly.
2004 Toyota corolla Matrix. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger airbag inflator module recall notice issues. The consumer would like to disconnect the passenger air bag.
Recieved a recall in the mail stating front passenger airbag inflator module is defective. Report to you nearest dealer to have part replaced. When I did they said they have not recieved the part to replace. Waiting until they recieve the part from Toyota main branch. Meanwhile in the safet notice for recall it specifically states do not operate vehicle with occupants in the front passenger seat. This vehicle is used for picking people up to be transported to appointments. How long can this be an inconvenance on not allowing anyone in the front seat. When asked how long will this take. I get no response for an answer on how long before parts will be shipped out to local dealerships. This is ridiculous to make a consumer wait for such a long period of time without any conclusion on how long to get a part. The last time I checked next day air was availalble anywhere in the world so what is the real problem with this recall. This is costing me money for not allowing anyone in this vehicles seat. I would appreciate a response or a deadline on when this can be resolved. Thanks hearing me on this issue.
| Air Bag problems | |
| Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Warning Light On problems |