| Issue ID | 711535 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10257801 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | MATRIX |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 07/02/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The side rear-view mirror is large and creates a large blindspot so that it is very difficult to see objects when turning left. I was turning into my subdivision and almost hit a vehicle that was waiting for me to complete my turn before entering the intersection. I believe the vehicle was a red bmw sedan (small), and i didn't saw it until we almost collided. Fortunately i was going slowly enough to make a quick correction when the driver of the other vehicle honked. I have had numerous other similar incidents during the six months i have driven my car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST LOUIS, MO |
| VIN pattern | 2T1KE40EX9CXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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