Does the 2005 Toyota Matrix have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Toyota Matrix, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 81,250 miles.

Which Toyota Matrix year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Toyota Matrix has the most transmission complaints (23), compared with 23 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Toyota Matrix?

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

2005 Toyota Matrix Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Toyota Matrix, 11% of all 213 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 9 Matrix model years. Median mileage at failure: 81,250 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 23; 11% of 213
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 81,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Toyota Matrix transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 26, 2005, latest Aug 1, 2015.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to Aug 2015; peak Nov 2008 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Toyota Matrix

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Matrix model year

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

200523 (11%)
200618 (11%)
20074 (4%)
20083 (8%)
20093 (2%)
20101 (2%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20130 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Matrix have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Toyota Matrix, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 81,250 miles.
Which Toyota Matrix year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Toyota Matrix has the most transmission complaints (23), compared with 23 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Toyota Matrix?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Matrix is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.