2005 Toyota Matrix Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Toyota Matrix, and owners have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 Toyota Matrix
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine and engine cooling
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…
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…
213 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Toyota Matrix have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,337 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 50 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 re”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2024 · Air bags
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 19, 2019 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Toyota Matrix (Matrix AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–26 / 29–33 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Toyota Matrix model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Matrix model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Toyota Matrix | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 268 |
| 2004 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 138 |
| 2005 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 213 |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix | 3 | 170 |
| 2007 Toyota Matrix | 2 | 96 |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix | 2 | 38 |
| 2009 Toyota Matrix | 3 | 192 |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 4 | 45 |
| 2011 Toyota Matrix | 2 | 10 |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 Toyota Matrix | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2005 Toyota Matrix
How do I know if my 2005 Toyota Matrix has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Toyota Matrix; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V384000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Toyota models
- Camry18,189 complaints
- Prius12,516 complaints
- Corolla11,739 complaints
- RAV49,385 complaints
- Sienna8,549 complaints
- Tacoma8,440 complaints
- Tundra6,922 complaints
- Highlander5,745 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.