2005 Toyota Matrix Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,924miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Toyota Matrix, 3% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,924 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.
“Check engine light came one. Went to local Toyota dealership. Diagnostic trouble code p0441 p0455. Dealer charged me $490.00 after $200.00 rebate. Replaced: cap assy. Fuel tank, pipe sub.assy. Fu, valve assy. Vacuum. I never got recall notice. Tab should be pick up by Toyota .”
NHTSA complaint #10525700, filed 2013-07, 67,847 miles“2005 Toyota Matrix xrs with manual 6 spd transmission. Sometimes when I release throttle when shifting or at a stop sign the throttle mechanism locks up solid as if I could almost break it when attempting to increase throttle from no throttle position. I coasted from 65mph to 40mph with traffic bearing down from behind one time. I thought the cables were binding but bought a new one to replace with but the cable looks good and in my driveway could not simulate or detect the cause of sticking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10307901, filed 2010-02, 128,005 miles“My car had big noise come from underneath, I had the dealer check and the deal find the fuel tank fell down from the car because metal strip which hold it was broken. The problem show up when I have normal driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10245591, filed 2008-10, 50,000 miles“Car has intermittent trouble starting when it is warm. Had is about 3 weeks and once it finally started after 5th attempt. Usually have to start it two times before it stays running. Luckily I have road side assitance with vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10116777, filed 2005-04, 800 miles“I pulled into my parking lot at work and all of a sudden I heard this load noise coming from underneath my car. I had my car towed to my dealer and found out that one of the straps holding up my gas tank had broke, according to the dealer. My concern was if I was driving on our thruway and the gas tank fell off! I believe an accident of some sort would of occurred. Thank you!”
NHTSA complaint #10344262, filed 2010-07Related service bulletins
- 10032593Oct 12, 2009Toyota: fuel tank protector rattle noise. The fuel tank band (rh) has been improved to correct this condition.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Matrix
103 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsTires
16 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Matrix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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