| Issue ID | 562413 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10137542 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/08/05 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We own a 2005 toyota matrix awd xr with a factory installed moon roof. It has been to the dealer 2 times for a rattle in the roof. 1st diagnosis: found roof support to be slightly loose due to lack of spot weld, bent lip of support down and applied foam to all points of contact. 2nd diagnosis: support braces are lacking insulation and sealer, causing them to be noisy over bumps. Vehicle is back from the 2nd repair and still has the rattle noise. We are concerned that the roof supports not being correct in the manufacturing process may make the car less structurally sound now or in the future as the insulation wears down. The service manager said this lack of insulation a problem they have been seeing in the cars. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAUKESHA, WI |
| VIN pattern | 2T1LR32E45CXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 17/03/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | JACK SAFRO TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 2627812626 |
| Dealer's city | BROOKFIELD |
| Dealer's state code | WI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 53008 |