2005 Toyota Matrix power train problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Toyota Matrix — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving to work one morning and I heard a loud grinding and whining sound coming from what sounded like the engine. I came to a red light and got out to see if I could see anything out of the ordinary but saw nothing. I then got back in and put it in gear to go and nothing I would let out the…”
filed Dec 29, 2013
“The differential and both rear wheel bearing failed at 99,823, the axial boots failed earlier at 92,55 miles. Total cost was $4,240. Car was driven into repair shop making loud noises. *tr”
filed Oct 31, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Matrix | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 Matrix | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 Matrix | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 Matrix | 18 | 11% |
| 2004 Matrix | 37 | 27% |
| 2003 Matrix | 83 | 31% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Toyota Matrix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.