Does the 2005 Toyota Matrix have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Toyota Matrix, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 87,857 miles.

Which Toyota Matrix year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2005 Toyota Matrix has the most electrical complaints (25), compared with 25 for the 2005.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Toyota Matrix?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Matrix is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Toyota Matrix Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Toyota Matrix, 12% of all 213 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 9 Matrix model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 87,857 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 25; 12% of 213 complaints
All complaints this year: 213
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 87,857 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Toyota Matrix electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 26, 2005, latest Jan 4, 2019.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to Jan 2019; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Toyota Matrix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Matrix model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200525 (12%)
200622 (13%)
200713 (14%)
20088 (21%)
20099 (5%)
20101 (2%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Matrix have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Toyota Matrix, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 87,857 miles.
Which Toyota Matrix year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2005 Toyota Matrix has the most electrical complaints (25), compared with 25 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Toyota Matrix?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Matrix is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.