Corolla/Vibe/Matrix Under Investigation 4 Shattering Windows

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Feb 22, 2008 | 03:49 AM

GS69

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Corolla/Vibe/Matrix Under Investigation 4 Shattering Windows

Pontiac Vibe, Toyota Corolla/Matrix Under Investigation for Shattering Windows
Toyota’s Matrix and Corolla and Pontiac’s Vibe sport wagon are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after owners complained of the power windows getting stuck and even shattering in some cases.

The NHTSA has received over 503 complaints. According the NHTSA’s website the investigation may affect over 670,000 vehicles from the 2003 and 2004 model year. Drivers complained about the front power-windows getting stuck, making popping noises and shattering during operation. Over thirty injuries were reported.

GM and Toyota produce the three models under joint venture plant New United Motor Manufacturing.

Feb 22, 2008 | 08:26 AM

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That's very strange, as I have a bunch of family and friends that own a Corolla or Matrix (some of the 03 and 04 models) and I have never heard of this problem before.

I wonder how widespread the problem is?

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:12 AM

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I have a friend with a 03 with no such issues and my manager got a Corolla never heard of this.

Feb 22, 2008 | 10:07 AM

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I've had an 03 Matrix for 6 years now and never had a problem at all. Not a good news for Toyota, but why did it take 4-5 years before the problems started occuring?

Feb 22, 2008 | 10:21 AM

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People on the matrixowners forum seem to complain about the shattering windows quite a bit. Hasn't happened yet on my car either, but I don't roll my window down too much.