CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (72 reports).
2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix recalls
Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash
The front passenger air bag inflator module in these vehicles was replaced under an earlier recall, and the replacement may not unfold as designed when it inflates in high temperatures.
Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, causing the inflator to rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix problems
Problem areas named in the 89 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 72 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
The air bag warning light is sometimes on, sometimes off, when driving the car. This started several years ago, soon after the last recall was "fixed".
These are the Dealers notes: ~INSPECTION ONLY HAS NEW PART NUMBER. This is the current SKU installed in my vehicle: 28113693 89661-02K41 Does this Part ECM require remedy?
O2 (oxygen) sensor is faulty even after replacing it several times.
These 3 things may be related to each other because they all are connected to the steering wheel. My car can be scheduled for an inspection regarding these safety problems. 1. The Airbag warning light is sometimes on when I drive the car. I'm worried it won't work if I'm in a wreck. 2. The horn doesn't work when I press on the part of the steering wheel that should make it work. It does make a loud sound when I press the panic button on my key fob, but only when the car is turned off. I had to stick my head out of the window and yell at a driver who was getting close to hitting my car in a parking lot. I was parked, and they were backing out of their parking stall. They stopped inches away
The contact's client owned a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact stated that while her client was driving at approximately 35 MPH, he crashed into another vehicle that had merged into his lane of traffic. The air bags deployed upon impact. Her client claimed that shrapnel was released from one of the air bags upon deployment; however, the claim had yet to be verified by the contact. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was currently under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V025000(Air Bags) which she linked to the failure. The contact sought medical treatment at the hospital for a severe burn to an arm (arm unknown) as a result of the air bag deployment. He was also treated for pai
2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix questions
Does the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix: Passenger Front Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly in a Crash; Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix?
Based on 89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (72), Electrical System (10), Engine (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.