2003 Toyota Matrix Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Toyota Matrix, and owners have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Toyota Matrix
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Glass, side/rear (visibility)
Toyota is recalling 662,178 my 2003-2004 corolla, corolla matrix and pontiac vibe vehicles equipped with power windows. The driver and front passenger door glass bolts may loosen and come off, causing the door glass to separate from the window regulator. Due to the components becoming loose and possibly rattling, an abnormal noise may…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger door glass bolts with newly designed bolts free of charge. The recall began on april 16, 2008 to toyota owners. The recall began on may 21, 2008, for pontiac owners.…
268 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Toyota Matrix have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA; 19 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 22 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,098 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 34 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 toyota matrix. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The front end of the contact's vehicle was severely damaged, but the air bags di”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 7, 2018 · Air bags
“I have gotten the "takata recall" letter and took my car on march 18, 2018, with mike briseno from toyota here near my place 1901 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007. They offered me an uber ride hom”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 14, 2018 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Toyota Matrix (Matrix AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–28 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–25 / 28–33 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Toyota Matrix model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Matrix model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Toyota Matrix | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 268 |
| 2004 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 138 |
| 2005 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 213 |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix | 3 | 170 |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix | 2 | 96 |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix | 2 | 38 |
| 2009 Toyota Matrix | 3 | 192 |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 4 | 45 |
| 2011 Toyota Matrix | 2 | 10 |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Toyota Matrix
How do I know if my 2003 Toyota Matrix has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Toyota Matrix; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V162000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.