CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (23 reports).
2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls
Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
The front passenger air bag inflator module in these vehicles was replaced under an earlier recall, and the replacement may not unfold as designed when it inflates in high temperatures.
Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the air bag deploys.
Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles may be affected by moisture intrusion over time.
Most common 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 23 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
The seller of this vehicle rolled back the odometer to 135,000 when the carfax reports in April of 2024 the car was at 200,000 miles
Unable to get remedy in a timely manner for air bag recall. Part has been unavailable for over a month and dealer has delayed ordering of part by two weeks. Dealer providing recall service is IRA Toyota of Danvers in Massachusetts
SOMEONE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I HIT THEM WITH THE FRONT OF MY CAR. I WAS DRIVING 40 MILES AN HOUR ON A CITY STREET. IT CRASHED IN THE FRONT END, RADIATOR, FENDERS AND HOOD. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAD BEEN SENT A RECALL NOTICE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT AT A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER IMMEDIATELY. THE CRASH HAPPENED TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE MANUFACTURER. NHTSA RECALL NO. 19V-627
MY 2008 TOYOTA MATRIX WAS UNDER RECALL SINCE I WAS NOTIFIED IN OCTOBER 2019. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND I WAS PROVIDED WITH A RENTAL CAR. MY CAR WAS REPAIRED WITH THE TOYOTA AIR BAG REMEDY ON JUNE 11, 2020 BUT IT SEEMS THAT THE REMEDY HAS CAUSED THE COVER TO POP UP AND A CREASE IS FORMING ACROSS THE MIDDLE OF THE AIRBAG COVER. ALSO, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT SAYS OFF WHEN A PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED. THE PASSENGER INDICATOR LIGHT WORKED PROPERLY WHEN I LAST DROVE MY CAR IN OCTOBER OF 2019. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V627000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. TOYOTA OF GREER (13770 E WADE HAMPTON BLVD, GREER, SC 29651) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix questions
Does the 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix: Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash; Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments; Passenger Air Bag May Rupture and Spray Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (23), Electrical System (3), Engine (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.