The 2005 Toyota Matrix ran a single engine, the 1.8L four, built in both 1ZZ-FE and 2ZZGE form, across a trim range that starts at Base and tops out at XRS. Torque values, clearances and service intervals move between model years of the same nameplate, so the figures and procedures here are the ones Toyota published for the 2005 car rather than a neighboring year.
Engines
- 1.8L l4 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base
- Base, Automatic
- Base, Standard
- XR
- XR, Automatic
- XR, Standard
- XRS
Known issues on the 2005 Matrix. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first falls under engine and engine cooling: Toyota recalled certain model year 2005-2008 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles over the engine control module (ECM) used on the subject models equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive, and the notice states that a variety of warnings and consequences are associated with the defect. The second is an exterior lighting recall covering the headlights: certain Anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles, some of which are not equipped with amber side reflectors. Without the amber reflectors the vehicle will be poorly illuminated. Owners have logged 260 complaints against this model year, and 94 technical service bulletins are on record.
Whether the job is chasing an engine management fault, checking a set of replacement headlamps against the factory lighting specification, or running a scheduled service, the work is held to Toyota’s own procedure and figures for this 2005 Matrix.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED
THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINAT
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION NUMBER OF THE ECM AND REPLACE THE ECM IF NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZ
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
Showing the 8 most recent of 151 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF T
2005 TOYOTA MATRIX INEXPLICABLY ACCELERATED RESULTING IN DRIVER AND CAR CRASHING INTO GROCERY STORE AND HITTING A GAS UT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WITH AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE OF AC
2005 TOYOTA MATRIX. OUR SON WAS DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED, HE RAN A RED LIGHT AND SWERVED TO AVOID A CAR AND CRASHED WITH
WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX WITH 40,000 MILES, I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, CAR WAS NOT EVEN GOING 1 MILE
Showing the 5 most serious of 213 complaints filed with NHTSA.
