Does the 2004 Toyota Matrix have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Toyota Matrix, the most recent reported on April 10, 2008 (Visibility: glass, side/rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Matrix?

Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (37 complaints), followed by air bags (35).

How many 2004 Toyota Matrix complaints mention a crash or fire?

18 of 138 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Toyota Matrix recalls and problems

1 recall and 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Toyota Matrix.

recalls

138

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Toyota Matrix recalls

Visibility: glass, side/rear

NHTSA campaign 08V162000 · reported April 10, 2008 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 662,178 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 be heard from the driver and /or front passenger door when operating the power windows.
The risk: The door glass may separate from the window regulator, bind and shatter during operation of the power windows, causing driver distraction and/or injury.
The fix: 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. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train37
Air bags35
Vehicle speed control15
Visibility13
Electrical system9
Steering8
Structure8
Fuel system, gasoline7
Engine and engine cooling6
Tires6

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 18, 2021 · Visibility · 143,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RAISING OR LOWERING THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW, THERE WAS A CLICKING AND RATTLING SOUND HEARD. THE WINDOW ALSO SEEMED TO LOOSER THAN NORMAL. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V162000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT…

Mar 11, 2019 · Air bags · 100,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL WILL SOMEONE GET TOYOTA TO REPAIR MY CAR? I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY AIRBAG HAZARD REPAIRED SINCE 2014 RECALL CAME OUT. NO SUCCESS TO DATE. MEANWHILE FORCED TO DRIVE POTENTIAL BOMB. IT APPEARS TOYOTA IS GIVING PEOPLE THE RUN-AROUND. I STAYED ON THE LINE FOR GREAT LENGTH OF TIME AND WAS TOLD TO CALL…

Jun 26, 2018 · Air bags · 206,500 miles · crash reported · fire reported
TAKATA RECALL - WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A SLOW UP, AND I BRAKED, BUT STOPPED RIGHT AT THE REAR BUMPER OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. HOWEVER, ANOTHER CAR WAS COMING BEHIND ME AND COULDN'T STOP, OR DIDN'T NOTICE THAT TRAFFICE HAD STOPPED. HE PUSHED ME INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AT THAT MOMENT, WHICH WAS NOT…

Aug 21, 2017 · Air bags
TAKATA RECALL. I'VE BEEN RECEIVING RECALL NOTICES FOR THIS VEHICLE FOR YEARS. I HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THREE ISSUES RESOLVED, ONLY ONE OF WHICH IS THE TAKATA AIRBAG PROBLEM. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REPAIRS AT THE NEAREST TOYOTA DEALER TO ME (ABOUT A 2.5 HOUR-RT DRIVE FROM MY HOME) FOR THE…

Aug 13, 2017 · Air bags · 95,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL NOT ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER IN A TIMELY MANNER. RECALL NUMBER: 08V162 FROM 2008, RECALL STATUS IS INCOMPLETE. LEADING TO POWER WINDOWS COMPLETELY IMMOVABLE. MANUFACTURER FAILED TO REMEDY THESE RECALLS IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Matrix model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2002	0	2	0	1
2003	1	268	19	3
2004	1	138	18	2
2005	1	213	10	2
2006	3	170	17	0
2007	2	96	11	2

Across all years, the 2003 Matrix has the most complaints (268). All Toyota Matrix years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Toyota Matrix have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Toyota Matrix, the most recent reported on April 10, 2008 (Visibility: glass, side/rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Toyota Matrix?: Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (37 complaints), followed by air bags (35).
How many 2004 Toyota Matrix complaints mention a crash or fire?: 18 of 138 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 18, 2021.