Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety...
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Toyota Matrix Lighting problems by year
14 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Toyota Matrix's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
Lighting complaints by model year
Lighting recalls
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps...
Latest Matrix lighting complaints
I have complained about the daytime running headlights in drive mode, I was told it was the new feature for this model. Can not switch lights until car is park mode, engine off. I have noticed when I had emergency brake on and started the engine, the lights where off until I released the brake and they came back on. There are times I need to have control to turn lights off at night that dont reflect on others while idling the car. It nice to have running lamps on for safety, but I should be able to turn them off when needed. Example: drive in theatre. Had this problem from the day I purchase my car.
I do not know the exact date or mileage because I just discovered this site but my dealer would know. My airbag sensor light randomly comes on and stays on for several days to a week. I had dealer look at it and they said there was no problem....Just a faulty light or something and nothing needed to be fixed. Also, clock now works off and on. I am concerned because after reading information at other sites, the information says that the airbags will not work if the sensor light is on. I have also read that the...
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airbag sensor light and the clock are connected. I do not want to spend over $400 to replace a clock but it's a whole other story if my airbags will not work without a functioning clock that doesn't mess up the airbag sensor. I don't even know who to ask since the dealer doesn't seems to realize this either.
Fax submitting report of hazard for a 2007 toyota matrix has problems with the day time running headlights in drive mode can not switch lights off until car is in park mode with the engine off, want lights disabled. *Tgw the consumer stated the first problem he encountered was when he parked facing a white wall garage in the day light. When leaving after dark, he backed out, and the glare from reflected light from the white wall, was so bright in the vehicle he was unable to see anything through the rear window....
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He finally resolved the problem by covering the windshield with a sunshade. The consumer stated the driver should be in control of every function in the vehicle, not the manufacturer. The consumer also stated the alternator failed.*Jb
1) I took my 05 toyota matrix into the dealership for a 60,000 mile check up. I had purchased the 100,000 mile warranty when the vehicle was bought. I was billed $700.00, And took the vehicle home. 2) I took the vehicle on the interstat to work and noticed a very bad 'shimmy', and the vehicle drifted to the left. A definite alignment problem. I was very upset at spending $700, to have the vehicle returned is worse condition than when I took it in. For the check up. I took the vehicle back to the...
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dealership. They told me they "adjusted" the alignment, and returned the car to me. I took the vehicle on the interstate and found I had the same problems. I took the vehicle back the next day to the dealership. The delership told me that 'centering rings' were not put on the rims installed on the vehicle. I had centering rings put on the vehicle, and took it back to the dealership for the problems to be fixed. They returned the vehicle the next day. I took the vehicle on the intersate and found I had the same problems. I returned the vehicle the next day. I informed the dealership that I went on-line and found others who have had the same problems. It was suggested that a 'shim kit'could help. The delalership told me I had the 'wrong' tires on the vehicle, although they were virtually new. They said I needed "directional" tires. I purchased and installed new directional tires. I took the vehicle back to the dealership. The dealership installed a shim kit, which helped but did not solve the problems. They told me that they did all they could do. They did not list the shim kit on their repair paperwork for the vehicle. I had no problem with the vehicle before taking it in for the checkup. This is evidently a manufacturing defect, which a 'quick fix' was done at the timeof manufacture. It did not eliminate the problem. It only "hid" the problem. My vehicle still has a shimmy and alignment problems. *Tr
I own a 2005 toyota matrix. On 10/29/09 they had to replace the whole computer system. Mechanic said that they had trouble with alot of the matrixs and corollas. Cost me about $1000.00 To replace. My clock has been coming on every so often,but mostly stays off.The doors are not suppose to lock if key is in ignition or running. Three times it has locked me out. The dash board lights are medded up only half light up,this has been this way for well over a year. When I took it to the dealer when I had the work done...
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they never fixed it. I think that someone should look into this matter because if they had to replace the computer on so many cars they should have a recall. Also, my pedal got stuck and caused me to run into a snow bank and mess up my front fender. *Tr
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. *Nm
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. *Nm
The gauge cluster in the 2003 toyota matrix is in red. In bright sunlight, it can be impossible to read the gauges. I have tried various makes of sunglasses and some seem to help somewhat. But it is still a hazard.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the speedometer. The speedometer has a red back light and as a result the driver cannot see the vehicles speed while driving during the day light. The driver has no problems while driving during night time. The manufacturer was contacted and stated this was not a safety issue for them. *Ak *ts *nlm
The instrument panel lighting is inadequate. Most of the time I simply cannot ready the instrument panel, including the speedometer. While I haven't had any accidents or tickets, I believe this is an unsafe situation. I have taken it to the dealer and they said it works as designed. *La
Consumer stated that they were having problems seeing the functions in the instrument panel due to the lights. Dealer notified. *Ak the instrument and radio light faded out when driving in sun light. In shade or at night, this happened a lot. *Ph
The daytime running lights turn on mysteriously at night while the car is turned off. Symptoms included a dead battery after not driving the car for three days, and the dashboard panel lights turning off whenever the turn signal is used. Dealership denied there was a problem.
The auto headlight system that turns the headlights on and off does not function properly. It turns the headlights on at all times of the day, more often on bright sunny days when driving through shadows. This make it very difficult to read guages, speedometer etc.
While driving, consumer attempted to make turns and steering was very hard. Consumer visually noticed a fluid leaking from under vehicle. Dealer diagnosed that the power steering pump had failed. Ts the next day, consumer noticed more fluid leaking. Dealer replaced crankshaft and keyway. Dome lit inoperative. Bulb replaced. Check engine light was on. Dealer found evaporative system malfunctioned. *Tt
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data