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2003 Toyota Matrix Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

56Air Bags complaints
20.9%Of all 268 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS56 · 20.9%
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION33 · 12.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20 · 7.5%
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY20 · 7.5%
POWER TRAIN17 · 6.3%

Share of the 268 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Toyota Matrix overview page.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Toyota Matrix have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2003 Toyota Matrix: 56 of 268 complaints on file (20.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Toyota Matrix have in total?

268 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.