2005 Toyota Matrix engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 24 complaints for the 2005 Toyota Matrix, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Started car to go to work and engine caught fire. Fire dept came and put the fire out but the fire burned the engine and burned into the driver side of the car burning through the floor board and dash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v384000 (engine and engine cooling). The repair was performed and within 30 miles of driving, the engine warning light was illuminated and the engine stalled sporadically. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission had failed.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Matrix
- Air bags 103 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints
- Tires 17 complaints