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2005 Toyota Matrix Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Toyota Matrix, 12% of all 213 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 9 Matrix model years. Median mileage at failure: 24,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
25
12% of 213
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
24,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Toyota Matrix suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 27, 2005, latest Sep 12, 2014.

2005 Toyota Matrix suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2005Jul 2007Dec 2007Sep 2008Feb 2009Apr 2010Oct 2011
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Sep 2014; peak Feb 2010 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Toyota Matrix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Matrix model year

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

  1. 200525 (12%)
  2. 200636 (21%)
  3. 20078 (8%)
  4. 20083 (8%)
  5. 20095 (3%)
  6. 20101 (2%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Matrix have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Toyota Matrix, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 24,000 miles.
Which Toyota Matrix year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Toyota Matrix has the most suspension complaints (36), compared with 25 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Toyota Matrix?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Matrix is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.