MYRModel Year Report

2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix

◆ Worse than typical
2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:38:59.609Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
89
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

81% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2005: 89 complaints 2005 89 2006: 64 complaints 2007: 48 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2009: 74 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 1 complaint 2013
2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2004 2005: 89 complaints 2005 89 2006: 64 complaints 2006 2007: 48 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2008 2009: 74 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013
2003: 36 complaints 2003 2004: 29 complaints 2004 2005: 89 complaints 2005 89 2006: 64 complaints 2006 2007: 48 complaints 2007 2008: 31 complaints 2008 2009: 74 complaints 2009 2010: 20 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaint 2013

2005: 89 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
200336
200429
200589
200664
200748
200831
200974
201020
20116
20120
20131

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

81% · 72 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle at 35MPG, hit head on by 40-45MPG vehicle.seat belt on- airbag inflated size of large grapefruit. Caused cardiac contusion, pulmonary embolism, 2 fractured vertebrae, fractured sternum, broken ribs both sides.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-05

Also filed under Engine and structure

Estava en el estap enla calle cherri en ukiah cal, parada esperando y mirando queno biniera carro para dar buelta a mano derecha ala caye state str , novenia carro en el primer carril para dar buelta a mano derecha, solte el freno para pizar el...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-30

Also filed under Service brakes

The air bag warning light is sometimes on, sometimes off, when driving the car. This started several years ago, soon after the last recall was "fixed".

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-07

Electrical system

11% · 10 reports

Engine

7% · 6 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Service brakes

3% · 3 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

3% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

I owe a Toyota Matrix 2005, which was purchased on 11/2004. The car currently has 23,280 miles and has been routinely serviced at westchester Toyota since its purchase.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-12-18

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. ▮
    2005Complaint volume 89 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2010-08-18Engineering analysisClosed 2010-09-16 Engine Stall
  3. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  4. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  5. R
    2015-07-13Air bags15V285000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March...

    Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2015-07-13Air bags15V286000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally...

    Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    2018-01-29Air bags18V025000 On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    2019-10-18Air bags19V627000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2003-2008 Corolla, 2005-2008 Corolla Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify their owners. Pontiac Vibe owners will be notified by GM. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag assembly or sub-assembly, free of charge. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 72 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V285000 · Air bags
  • Recall 15V286000 · Air bags
  • Recall 18V025000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V627000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years2 years

Worst years2 years

FAQ

Is the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 81% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.