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2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 89 total for the year
Median mileage
67,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix, 2% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Engine stalled on Toyota matrix 2005. Took to dealership and charged me a bunch to fix . They replaced the computer, but talked me into doing a bunch of other stuff they said would fix it.”

NHTSA complaint #10351615, filed 2010-08, 67,000 miles

“2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and repairs the dealer informed the consumer, the current computer indicated the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced before the recall could be performed.”

NHTSA complaint #10427252, filed 2011-09

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200911%
200736%
200646%
200522%
200313%

Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix

Air bags
72 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology