Major Problems with 2005 Toyota Matrix Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Toyota Matrix

2005 Toyota Matrix AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 94200 miles

2005 Toyota Matrix VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 1

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Problems with AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Matrix owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS the airbag warning light started come on my 2005 toyota matrix about 2 years ago and the warning light usually...	102 ~ 35577 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have been told by several people that after i start my 2005 matrix xr up at night and begin...	21 ~ 66886 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal the vehicle lurched forward. the dealership determined...	16 ~ 29385 miles
TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. the contact stated that all four kumho 20550r15 tires are experiencing uneven tire...	11 ~ 18473 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased my 2005 toyota matrix 5/7/05. 1 week after i purchased my vehicle i experienced a intermittent starting problem....	11 ~ 74571 miles
ENGINE the matrix began having various electrical problems including engine warning lights turning off and on airbag warnings clock and headlights/brakelights...	7 ~ 104860 miles
POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. while driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions pressure was applied to...	7 ~ 113118 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch started slipping just before 30000 miles. dealer said within normal operation. clutch now at 33000 miles and needs replacement....	6 ~ 145550 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the clutch was difficult to depress/to engage the starter. the consumer stated that there was a problem when trying...	6 ~ 36633 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact stated that transmission mad e a thumping noise when approaching a stop. he suspected it was the...	5 ~ 78650 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my car died while i was driving on a saturday. i called the dealership and told them they confirmed it...	4 ~ 131229 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES premature wear/cupping of tires on my newly purchased 2005 matrix. per tire manufacturer it's a mechanical defect not a tire...	4 ~ 3750 miles
STEERING steering component problems have led to excessive cupping/tire wear on 2005 toyota matrix (29 000 miles). have complained about steering...	4 ~ 60294 miles
SERVICE BRAKES air bag panel light has been coming on and off. the model year is 2005 but the car was made...	3 ~ 128067 miles
VISIBILITY driving at highway speed (60 mph) in wet conditions on interstate 5 just north of seattle. suddenly the sunroof exploded...	3 ~ 36833 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION premature wear/cupping of tires on my newly purchased 2005 matrix. per tire manufacturer it's a mechanical defect not a tire...	3 ~ 10000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2005 toyota matrix xrs with manual 6 spd transmission. sometimes when i release throttle when shifting or at a stop...	2 ~ 97926 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ecm failure on 2005 toyota matrix. caused lurching acceleration changes during automatic gear shifting. causing unsafe driving by driver. dealer	2 ~ 61250 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1) i took my 05 toyota matrix into the dealership for a 60 000 mile check up. i had purchased...	2 ~ 50000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION new 2005 toyota matrix chewed up the factory (continental conti-touring) tires in short order (caused "cupping"). dealer said there was...	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix xr. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated and the brake pedal extended...	2 ~ 42308 miles
SUSPENSION i have to replace tires due to them wearing on the outside that the tire companies say is not a	2 ~ 20000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my car had big noise come from underneath i had the dealer check and the deal find the fuel tank...	2 ~ 25000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while accelerating from a stop the vehicle stalled intermittently. the vehicle restarted each time. the dealership...	2 ~ 8750 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES dt*: the contact stated a bubble was noticed in the sidewall of both the front and rear tires on the	2
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2005 toyota matrix xrs(6 speed manual)...have had problems where the tail lights do not come on right away at night...this...	2
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS both rear seat belts lock up when in use. the individual sitting at either seat using the belt is unable...	2 ~ 21516 miles
STRUCTURE dt: the clutch was difficult to depress/to engage the starter. the consumer stated that there was a problem when trying...	2 ~ 12750 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: the clutch was difficult to depress/to engage the starter. the consumer stated that there was a problem when trying...	2 ~ 51150 miles
WHEELS the differential and both rear wheel bearing failed at 99 823 the axial boots failed earlier at 92 55 miles.	1 ~ 99823 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my 2005 toyota matrix 4wd started to making whining noise at 69000 miles. took the car to nearby mechanic and...	1 ~ 69000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM air bag light came on repeatedly over a period of months. on 17mar2011 toyota dealer diagnosed two possible causes... computer...	1 ~ 92406 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS letter from senator on behalf of constituent. re difficulties with her 2005 toyota matrix. *kb the consumer stated the brakes...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC letter from senator on behalf of constituent. re difficulties with her 2005 toyota matrix. *kb the consumer stated the brakes...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN letter from senator on behalf of constituent. re difficulties with her 2005 toyota matrix. *kb the consumer stated the brakes...	1
HUB > WHEELS we've lost 7 hubcaps from our matrix. they've flown off while driving with potential to cause an accident. *tr...	1 ~ 2500 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i own a 2005 toyota matrix. on 10/29/09 they had to replace the whole computer system. mechanic said that they...	1 ~ 1000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 1) i took my 05 toyota matrix into the dealership for a 60 000 mile check up. i had purchased...	1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES excessive tire wear has forced us to buy multiple new tires on our 2005 toyota matrix. *tr...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the car is a 2005 toyota matrix 5 speed manual transmission the car is serviced by a tech at scheduled...	1 ~ 65000 miles
VALVE > TIRES 1. tire purchased from sears blew-out due to tire valve stem failure. 4/2008 2. tire purchased from sears lost air	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. while driving 5 mph out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated into...	1 ~ 14000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the manufacturer stereo which is a 5 disc changer cd player does not work properly. the stereo will not accept...	1 ~ 300 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i was driving and discovered the a/c in my brand new 2005 toyota (still under warranty) matrix was blowing warm...	1 ~ 19000 miles
EQUIPMENT we own a 2005 toyota matrix awd xr with a factory installed moon roof. it has been to the dealer...	1
RIM > WHEELS i have a 2005 toyota matrix xr with 16" alloy wheels. i hit a cobblestone sized rock in the rock...	1 ~ 8070 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER car has intermittent trouble starting when it is warm. had is about 3 weeks and once it finally started after...	1 ~ 800 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE common intermittent starting problem with engine. when engine is warm it takes longer for it to start approximately 5 seconds.	1
SEAT BELTS re: toyota seat belt extender policy complaint. *bf the consumer stated that passengers can not ride in the vehicle because...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the clutch was difficult to depress/to engage the starter. the consumer stated that there was a problem when trying...	1 ~ 300 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my wife bought a new 2005 toyota matrix on july 24 2004. five days later with only about 85 miles...	1 ~ 85 miles

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