2005 Toyota Matrix transmission problems
The 2005 Toyota Matrix has 23 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
23
Transmission complaints
9%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“CLUTCH STARTED SLIPPING JUST BEFORE 30000 MILES. DEALER SAID WITHIN NORMAL OPERATION. CLUTCH NOW AT 33000 MILES AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE, STATING NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I FEEL THE CLUTCH IS DEFECTIVE AND THE DEALER WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE IT. I HAVE 18 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DRIVING…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2005 Toyota Matrix have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2005 Toyota Matrix transmission — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.