Tail Light Problems of Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix owners have reported 2 problems related to tail light (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tail Light problem of the 2005 Toyota Matrix

Failure Date: 10/28/2006

I have been told by several people that after I start my 2005 Matrix xr up at night and begin to drive away that my tail lights do not come on for approximately 30 seconds. I have noticed a delay in some of the dash lights coming on, but was unaware of the tail light situation until it was brought to my attention. This happens each time that the car is started. I have not taken it to a dealer to have it checked out.

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2 Tail Light problem of the 2005 Toyota Matrix

Failure Date: 05/01/2006

2005 Toyota Matrix xrs(6 speed manual). . . Have had problems where the tail lights do not come on right away at night. . . This problem seems to be linked to the light(s) around fan switches. . . Dashboard is lit up and headlights are on. . . A clicking noise is heard as the lights come on. . . . So far it has only happened at initial start up and drive. . The longest it has taken to come on is after about a city block of driving. . . So far the dealer can find nothing wrong.


Other Common Exterior Lighting related problems of Toyota Matrix

Problem Category Number of Problems
Exterior Lighting problems
4
Headlights problems
3
Tail Light problems
2
Headlight Switch problems
1


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