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2005 Toyota COROLLA MATRIX Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	608250
Internal NHTSA #	10172753
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	COROLLA MATRIX
Model Year	2005
File date	28/10/06
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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
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Number of Occurences	9999
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FORT DODGE, IA
VIN pattern	2T1KR32E85CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	15/03/06
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	20
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2005 Toyota COROLLA MATRIX Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Toyota COROLLA MATRIX Exterior Lighting Tail Lights Problems, Complaints and Defects

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