2005 Toyota Matrix problems and complaints
Owners have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Toyota Matrix. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (103), Electrical System (23), Power Train (23).
Key takeaways
- 213 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 103 | 48% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 11% |
| Power Train | 23 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 8% |
| Tires | 17 | 8% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 | 8% |
| Engine | 7 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3% |
| Suspension | 7 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 6 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Toyota Matrix 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2024-09-12
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall however, the air bag warning light illuminated after the repair was made. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V627000 (Air Bags); however, the vehicle was not repaired, and the conta...
Air Bags - filed 2019-12-19
2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS
Electrical System,engine - filed 2019-01-04
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. ALSO, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT OFF AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. PERRY MOTORS (310 S MAIN ST, BISHOP, CA 93514, (760) 872-4141) STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE R...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.