2005 Toyota Matrix problems
The Toyota Matrix, officially named Toyota Corolla Matrix, is a compact hatchback manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Cambridge, Ontario and derived from the Corolla. Introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, the Matrix was the result of a joint venture between Toyota and General Motors, with the GM version being the Pontiac Vibe, which was assembled by New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) in Fremont, California, United States.
The Matrix was positioned as a sporty hatchback counterpart of the North American Corolla and was counted as a variant of it in Toyota's sales figures.
Although identical mechanically, and nearly as much internally, the Matrix and Vibe had different sheetmetal and exterior trim designed by their respective brands. Both vehicles are narrow, tall station wagons styled in a quasi-SUV fashion (called a crossover utility vehicle or "CUV" by Toyota) and marketed to a fairly youthful market segment. This type of car is also commonly referred to as a sport wagon.
First sold in February 2002, the Matrix saw a minor facelift for the 2005 model year, and was redesigned completely in 2008 for the 2009 model year, following the tenth generation Corolla. Sales of the Matrix were discontinued in the United States in 2013 and in Canada in 2014.
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Common 2005 Toyota Matrix problems
The Toyota Matrix 2005 is known for several common problems that owners have reported. One of the most significant issues is the engine problem, which is characterized by excessive oil consumption and ticking or rattling sounds. Many owners have noticed that the car consumed too much oil, which could lead to severe engine problems if left unchecked.
Another common problem with the Toyota Matrix 2005 is the bad water pump. The water pump is responsible for circulating coolant throughout the engine to prevent overheating. If the water pump fails, the engine could overheat, leading to severe damage. A bad starter motor is also a common problem, causing the car not to start, producing a single click, but not running.
The Matrix's oxygen sensors are also prone to breaking, causing the check engine light to illuminate and engine-related issues such as rough engine idle, misfires, and poor performance. Replacement oxygen sensors for the Toyota Matrix cost around $30 to $110.
Additionally, some owners of the 2010 Toyota Matrix have reported that their brakes wear out fast, with both brake pads and rotors needing replacement after only traveling 24,000 miles. This is unusual because brake rotors should last for more than 50,000 miles. Driving with worn-out brakes can result in whining noises during braking and less braking power.
Many Toyota Matrix owners have also reported that their engine consumes too much oil. There have been 34 reports of this issue on CarComplaints.com, and it's been happening to owners of 2003 to 2011 Matrix models. If oil levels are left unchecked, it can cause serious engine problems such as overheating and excessive engine wear, which is expensive to repair.
Finally, the Matrix's bolts attaching the glass to the regulator can loosen, causing the window to fall. This problem can be fixed by tightening the bolts or replacing the regulator
In summary, the Toyota Matrix 2005 has several common problems that owners have reported, including engine problems, bad water pump, bad starter motor, faulty oxygen sensors, premature brake wear, excessive oil consumption, and window regulator problems. These issues can be expensive to repair, so regular maintenance and inspections are crucial to ensure the car's longevity and reliability.
How many miles can a 2005 Toyota Matrix last?
If the maintenance schedule was followed from new, a Matrix should last well over 300k miles.
What is the most common problem with Toyota Matrix?
One of its most severe issues is the engine problem. Many owners have noticed that the car consumed too much oil and heard ticking or rattling noises coming from the engine. Eventually, the Matrix engine just failed.
Is Toyota Matrix 2005 a good car?
You'll find a compliant ride, fairly nimble handling, and effective brakes. Notable shortcomings are a flawed driving position and a noisy engine. Overall, the Matrix offered a good and practical alternative to a small SUV. The Pontiac Vibe is essentially the same car.
Are Toyota Matrix cheap to fix?
The average annual repair cost is $396 which means it has excellent ownership costs.
Is Toyota Matrix 2005 a good car?
You'll find a compliant ride, fairly nimble handling, and effective brakes. Notable shortcomings are a flawed driving position and a noisy engine. Overall, the Matrix offered a good and practical alternative to a small SUV. The Pontiac Vibe is essentially the same car.
What is the most common problem with Toyota Matrix?
One of its most severe issues is the engine problem. Many owners have noticed that the car consumed too much oil and heard ticking or rattling noises coming from the engine. Eventually, the Matrix engine just failed.
How many miles can a 2005 Toyota Matrix last?
If the maintenance schedule was followed from new, a Matrix should last well over 300k miles.
Is Toyota Matrix 2005 fuel efficient?
Based on data from 169 vehicles, 13,006 fuel-ups and 3,547,416 miles of driving, the 2005 Toyota Matrix gets a combined Avg MPG of 28.22 with a 0.09 MPG margin of error.
2005 Toyota Matrix car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Matrix problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Air bags problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Toyota Matrix vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Toyota Matrix
The NHTSA has received 213 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Toyota Matrix. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Toyota Matrix vehicles.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-15
- VIN: 2T1KR32E05C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 contact was informed that the failure was not related to the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-01
- VIN: 2T1KR32E65C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-01
- VIN: 2T1KR32E15C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 REPAIRS. THE DEALER BELIEVED THAT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WAS THE SOURCE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST SINCE THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-30
- VIN: 2T1KR32E85C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA FOR MONTHS WITH NOTHING BUT VERY GENERAL RESPONSES, NONE OF WHICH, ADDRESS MY ISSUE, EXPLAIN TOYOTA'S POSITION, AND NEGLIGENCE, OR ANSWER MY QUESTIONS. I'M GOING TO ASK YOU TO GET ALL THE DETAILS FROM THE PRIOR COMPLAINTS I'VE SENT OVER THE LAST TWO MONTHS. PLEASE REVIEW AND ADVISE ASAP. THANK YOU, (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-26
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 2005 MATRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA RECALL 18V-025. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-10
- VIN: 2T1KR32E35C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER (JAY WOLFE TOYOTA, PRAIRIE VIEW RD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 816-788-6877) WHERE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS COMPLETED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE ABOUT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT DID NOT REMEMBER IF THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-07-31
- VIN: 2T1KR32E15C
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE OVER A PERIOD OF 15-20 MINUTES ON EACH OCCASION. WARRENS AUTO REPAIR IN BISHOP, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-12
- VIN: 2T1KR32E15C
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS, BUT THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V384000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-17
- VIN: 2T1LR32E35C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG RECALL. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY CAR FIXED SINCE OCTOBER. THE DEALER CANNOT GET THE PART. EACH TIME I CALL THE DEALER THEY SAY THE PART HAS NOT ARRIVED. CALLED THE TOYOTA SAFETY RESOLUTION TEAM ON 11/23 AND THEY HOOKED ME UP WITH DEALER. SAME STORY, PART IS ON ORDER BUT MAY BE MONTHS BEFORE WE GET THE PART.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-01
- VIN: 2T1KR32E15C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY WITH ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS DAMAGED. AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. A RECALL FOR 2009-2010 MATRIX IS IN EFFECT (HTTP://WWW.AUTONEWS.COM/ARTICLE/20140409/COPY01/304099971/TOYOTA-RECALLS-MORE-THAN-6-MILLION-VEHICLES) BUT 2005 MATRIX AND OTHER YEARS ARE ACTUALLY ALSO AFFECTED BY THESE DEFECT. A RECALL FOR 2005 MATRIX TO REPLACE AIRBAG MODULE IS ANNOUNCED BY TOYOTA BUT NOT FOR DAMAGED SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY WHICH SHOULD BE RELATED TO THE AIRBAG MODULE DEFECT AS THE AIRBAG MODULE IS ATTACHED TO THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-07-15
- VIN: 2T1KR32E75C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-29
- VIN: 2T1LR32E75C
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I ENCOUNTERED A FLAT TIRE. I PULLED THE TIRE OFF AND PLACED THE SPARE ON. THE BRAKE DRUM CAME OFF THE CAR AND REMAINED HOUSED IN THE WHEEL WELL. AFTER PLACING THE SPARE ON, I DROVE ABOUT 30 MILES TO MY MECHANIC WITH NO BRAKE DRUM. I ENCOUNTERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY BREAK SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN CHANGING THE TIRE AND IN MOTION WHEN BRAKE SYSTEM DAMAGE WAS DONE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-09-30
- VIN: 2T1KR32E85C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V286000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-13
- VIN: 2T1KR32EX5C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-02
- VIN: 2T1KR32E05C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE CLOCK FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING THE AIR BAGS. THE DEALER SCHEDULED THE RECALL REPAIR, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE CLOCK CONTINUED NOT TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE ALSO VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS THAT FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AFTER THE REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INDICATED THAT THEY WERE BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/01/16*LJ *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2T1KR32E35C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: HOW CAN I VERIFY THAT THE SAFETY RECALL A0J PHASE 1 ON MY 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX WAS REP[ACED BY A GOOD ECU? I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE ECU WAS BAD. I THINK THEY ARE NOT BEING COMPLETELY HONEST AND DID NOT LOOK UP ANY TYPE OF WARRANTY INFORMATION ON IT BECAUSE THEY DID NOT EVEN MENTION THE RECENT AIR BAG ISSUES IN CERTAIN STATES.I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED AND I BELIEVE THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN PROPERLY FIXED BY THE ORIGINAL RECALLS / WARRANTIES.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-26
- VIN: 2T1LR32E25C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-01
- VIN: 2T1KR30E95C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-15
- VIN: 2T1LR30E15C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 07/12/16*LJ UPDATED 07/19/16.*JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-06
- VIN: 2T1KR32E15C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AUTOMATICALLY DEPRESSED AND THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 202,912.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-20
- VIN: 2T1KR32E05C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED A LETTER SEVERAL MONTHS AGO INFORMING ME MY MATRIX WAS RECALLED FOR THE AIR BAG INFLATORS. I WAS TOLD I'D BE CONTACTED WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. AFTER HEARING NOTHING, I WENT TO TOYOTA'S WEBSITE. IT SAYS THE PART SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE IN MY AREA STARTING IN DEC. 2015. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER , & THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T DO THE REPAIR UNTIL THE END OF AUG. 2016. IT WILL HAVE BEEN ABOUT A YEAR & A HALF SINCE I WAS INFORMED OF THE RECALL - THIS IS A TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. MEANWHILE, THEY SUGGEST NO ONE RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE. TOYOTA IS DOING A TERRIBLE JOB WITH THIS WHOLE THING.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-05
- VIN: 2T1KR32E25C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I GOT A RECALL FOR THE AIRBAGS. I'M KIND OF WONDERING IF I SHOULD BE DRIVING MY CAR.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-01
- VIN: 2T1KR32E95C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL - IN JUNE 2015, I WAS NOTIFIED BY TOYOTA THAT MY MATRIX HAD BEEN ADDED TO THE LIST OF VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE TAKATA RECALL AND THAT I SHOULD CONTACT MY LOCAL DEALER TO SET UP REPAIRS. WHEN I CALLED I WAS TOLD THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED AGAIN ONCE THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. I HAVE NOW RECEIVED THE NOTIFICATION THAT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, NEARLY 10 MONTHS AFTER THE INITIAL NOTIFICATION. WHAT TROUBLES ME IS THAT IN THE LATEST LETTER IT STATES " UNTIL THIS REMEDY IS PERFORMED, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH AN OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT." WHY DIDN'T THEY MENTION THIS BEFORE? WHY DIDN'T THEY PROVIDE THE REPAIRS SOONER? WHAT IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT WITH SOMEONE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THEY MIGHT HAVE BEEN SEVERELY INJURED OR POSSIBLY KILLED. WHY ARE THESE LARGE COMPANIES ALLOWED TO PUT OTHERS AT RISK SIMPLY BY PERFORMING SOME SORT OF FAILURE ANALYSIS WHEN PEOPLES LIVES ARE AT RISK.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-28
- VIN: 2T1KR32E25C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: RECALL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-14
- VIN: 2T1KR32E85C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL. THE TOYOTA WEBSITE SAYS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE "CURRENTLY AVAILABLE." THE DEALER TOLD ME I'D HAVE TO WAIT ONE TO THREE WEEKS BECAUSE THE PARTS ARE ON BACK-ORDER.
2005 Toyota Matrix recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2005 Toyota Matrix.
- Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
- Consequence: THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. TOYOTA WILL MAIL AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION THE MIDDLE OF SEPTEMBER 2010 TO ADVISE OWNERS OF THIS DEFECT AND RECALL. THIS INTERIM NOTIFICATION WILL INFORM OWNERS THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A FUTURE NOTIFICATION WHEN PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE TO HAVE THE FREE REMEDY PERFORMED ON THEIR VEHICLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
- Manufacturer: ANZO USA, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Negative 2005 Toyota Matrix car reviews
Positive 2005 Toyota Matrix car reviews
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Love how it handles, and how it looks! It's so much fun to drive that you forget it's a sensible car! And with the seats folded down, it holds a lot!!
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This car is fantastic! I absolutely love the fact that the seats can be folded down, which is incredibly useful. In fact, my Matrix can actually fit more than my pick-up truck bed! The car is also very comfortable, has great fuel economy, and is surprisingly roomy for its size. The only downside is that the tires that Toyota puts on are not very good. They are noisy, slippery in inclement conditions, and are already cracking with only 26,000 miles on the car. However, this issue can easily be remedied by replacing them. Overall, this car is an excellent value and I would highly recommend it!
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I love this car! It's just what I wanted - a good cross between an SUV and a car. It's easier to handle than an SUV and great on gas. I always get around 28 in city driving. However, I had a Rav 4 for 6 days and it wasn't for me.
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Terrific car! You won't believe how much I've been able to fit in it - sheet rock, lumber, furniture, and even my critters (3 dogs and 2 cats) - with plenty of room to spare.
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I'm so glad you bought this car to save money on gas! The mileage is fantastic, ranging from 29-32 MPG in the city. It's great to hear that you, at 6'5
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Vaughn Willms 2024-10-02
Your car has been very reliable, although the gas mileage could be better for such a small vehicle. A family of four can be comfortable on short trips, but it can be a bit cramped on long journeys. The hatch has good capacity to carry things. Although there have been some issues with the interior, there have been no mechanical problems. The street noise can be quite loud, and the ride can be rough, as with all Toyota's in my opinion. However, overall, with 80,000 miles on it, it is going strong! There have been no mechanical issues whatsoever. The tires were replaced within the first year. I would suggest that all cars should be standard equipped with a back window wiper as it is a huge danger not to have one, like in my case! It stays filthy because of the design, and when mixed with fog or rain, it can cause problems! You can't beat the dependability of this car!
Diego Harris 2024-09-28
I've been a big fan of this car since I bought it new seven years ago. I purchased the 5-speed manual base line model and for the first 100K, the only things I had to replace were the usual things - tires, battery, brake pads, and clutch (in that order). In fact, the clutch didn't start to go until I cleared 110K, and I do a lot of city driving. However, in the last six months, the car has started to fall apart. First, the clutch, then the parking brake (twice), the struts, the suspension system, and the air conditioner is leaking... I've put more money into this car in the last three months than I did the whole rest of the time I've owned it.
Kadin Crist 2024-08-08
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Milo Jakubowski 2024-08-05
Have 109k km (now 2009). Very functional, mechanically very sound, and will be difficult to replace. Watch the blind spots (thick windshield posts, small mirrors). Factory tires plain dangerous on wet/slush/snow. Road noise is high (even with undercoating). Single disk CD had to be replaced (jumped tracks). Sluggish initial acceleration but o.k. at highway speed (to be expected for 1.8). Signal light doesn't cancel with less than full turns (nuisance).
Marc Mitchell 2024-06-07
I switched from SUVs to this car for fuel economy. While it's fun to drive, I've found that repairs can be quite costly. For example, I recently had to get the air conditioner repaired, which cost over $1000. Additionally, the brake rotors warped at just 39000 miles, which set me back another $550. Unfortunately, Toyota did not acknowledge any responsibility for these issues. As a result, I've decided that this will be my last Toyota.