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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2T1KU40E99C••••••2009 Toyota COROLLA MATRIX
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2009 Toyota COROLLA MATRIX build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
69on the model
35builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall 16V-340: I was notified by toyota that my vehicle was subject to the takata airbag recall for passenger side airbags 3 months ago. The dealer indicated that a replacement part was not yet available and was unable to give me an estimated timeframe in which it would…
EngineNov 2014
On humid mornings, engine occasionally misses on start up then clears. Engine stalled with no warning and almost caused a rear end collision when it suddenly lost power on acceleration onto busy road. Next morning engine would not start until later in day after warming up. It…
Air BagsJul 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 toyota corolla matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V340000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of…
Air BagsJul 2016
"takata recall" I feel like toyota is not coming up with a remedy fast enough. I feel scared driving my car cause anything can cause the airbag to erupt
Air BagsMay 2016
Takata recall we received the notice of recall last may (2016). We have received no other notification from toyota or the oem manufacturer (takata). Given the potential severity of the problem, I do not consider this "timely" on toyota's part and request they be encouraged to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2T1KU40E99C096634 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.