2005 Toyota Matrix vehicle speed control problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2005 Toyota Matrix — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. While driving 5 mph, the accelerator pedal automatically depressed and the engine rpms increased. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard in order to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken…”
filed May 13, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota matrix. The contact stated the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact performed a diagnostic test and noticed the accelerator pedal position sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current miles were…”
filed Jul 25, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Matrix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Matrix | 4 | 9% |
| 2009 Matrix | 45 | 23% |
| 2008 Matrix | 11 | 29% |
| 2007 Matrix | 12 | 13% |
| 2006 Matrix | 20 | 12% |
| 2004 Matrix | 15 | 11% |
| 2003 Matrix | 21 | 8% |
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.