2005 Toyota Matrix problems
Owners have filed 260 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Matrix with NHTSA. Air bags account for 39.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 9.6%.
Complaints260
Crashes14
Fires2
Injuries4
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Air bags 39.6% · 103
Electrical system 9.6% · 25
Power train 8.8% · 23
Vehicle speed control 6.5% · 17
Tires 6.5% · 17
Engine and engine cooling 6.5% · 17
Engine 2.7% · 7
Suspension 2.7% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 4 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Toyota Matrix in this data, 2005 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2003 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 88 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 77,919 miles.
In owners' own words
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. Air bags
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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) and was unable to receive the part from the dealer for an unreasonable period. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to provide a specific date that the parts would become available to the dealer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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