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2004 Toyota MATRIX Structure Body Bumpers Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	449690
Internal NHTSA #	10047409
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	MATRIX
Model Year	2004
File date	10/11/03
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchased a 2004 toyota matrix on november 10, 2003. The first day i pulled into my driveway which has a slight slope, the bumper dragged on the driveway. Even going very slowly, i realized that the front end of this vehicle was entirely too low. On november 17, pulling out from a store, i noticed it was still dragging and the drive was not as much of a slope as my drive. I notified classic toyota where i purchased the vehicle on november 17 about the problem. I went in to speak with them on november 22 since i lived an hour away. I was told that once i purchase the vehicle it was my responsibility. When they looked at the front bumper, they noticed that it was coming a part. I was told that i would have to pay for it. I took it to their parts department. The gentleman there told me that there was a major problem with the bumper and he had replaced several. He said they even had to replace the ones on their own lease cars and because of the constant complaints. This front bumper is barely 2 inches from the ground. Toyota told me to just park on the road whenever to avoid any sloops. I am 20 years old and was very proud of paying for my first vehicle. Toyota was aware of this problem and did nothing. I have taken all necessary care to use my vehicle in the manner it was intended, just drive it and my ability to do this is impaired by their design defect. The parts department will change the bumper out to their other make for this vehicle, but they are charging me for it. *la
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	25
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WHITEHOUSE, TX
VIN pattern	2T1KR32E74CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	10/11/03
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	U
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	CLASSIC TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	TYLER
Dealer's state code	TX
Dealer's ZIP code	75702

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2004 Toyota MATRIX Structure Body Bumpers Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Toyota MATRIX Structure Body Bumpers Problems, Complaints and Defects

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