Model Year Problem Record

Toyota Matrix 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Toyota Matrix: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

213Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

16Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Air Bags103

Electrical System25

Engine24

Power Train23

Vehicle Speed Control17

Tires17

Brakes8

Suspension7

Fuel and Propulsion System6

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2

Equipment2

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags103 complaints

103 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 10V384000.

Power Train23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

10V384000Reported August 26, 2010 - 1,128,659 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 1,128,659 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20043

200511

200610

20079

200811

200910

201032

201116

20122

20139

201416

201550

201627

20172

20182

20192

20241

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.