I purchased a Toyota Matrix 2008 car. In just one year, the right side mirror could not be adjusted and just "hanging" in place. One day, when I was driving on a rough road, suddenly I heard a loud banging sound. I stopped in front of a red light and got out to check. I found nobody damaging to the car and puzzling where the sound came from. Finally, I noticed the right side mirror was loose and I could not adjust it from the control. I knew it was just "hanging on" only and had been careful not to tough it. It lasted for another year until one day, I bumped it in the driveway and the mirror glass fell off. I hadn't have time to bring it to the dealer to get it fixed until now (1.5 years later) and dealer wants more than $300 to fix the problem.
I believe this is a quality issue. Many drivers did not notice this and have paid to fix the mirrors themselves. I had read an article in a Chinese magazine describing the same problem I have and on the Internet drivers were wondering how come the mirrors were gone. I think authorities should look into this problem because it is a safety issue.
