Trim Report

Toyota Matrix L2005

Includes:MATRIX|L
$3,654
Starting From
3
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 3 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $3,654
Max $11,999
From $3,654

L Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,944
$2K–$8K
12 listings170,833 avg miles
L
From$3,654
3 listings|$4K–$12K
S
From$6,587
26 listings|$7K–$13K
XR
From$3,245
21 listings|$3K–$9K
Data coming soon
XRS

2005 Toyota Matrix L Pricing

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Where to Find Toyota Matrix L

Location data for all 2005 Toyota Matrix trims combined

23States

If you're near Washington DC, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 23 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Toyota Matrix Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2005 Toyota Matrix trims

High Concern

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 213 complaints for the 2005 Toyota Matrix, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

2
Recalls
213
Complaints
10
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
06E0230002006-13-03
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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10V3840002010-26-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 COROLLA AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) FOR THE SUBJECT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE 1ZZ-FE ENGINE AND TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A CRACK MAY DEVELOP AT CERTAIN SOLDER POINTS OR ON VARISTORS ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD.

THERE ARE A VARIETY OF WARNINGS AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEFECT. THE ENGINE WARNING LAMP COULD BE ILLUMINATED, HARSH SHIFTING COULD RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY NOT START, OR THE ENGINE COULD SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. AN ENGINE SHUTOFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 213 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2005 Toyota Matrix. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags89
02Power Train16
03Tires15
04Vehicle Speed Control14
05Engine And Engine Cooling10
213 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Toyota Matrix Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2005 Toyota Matrix trims

25–29mpg combined
·
22-26city
·
29-33hwy
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$2,350-$3,250/yr

The 2005 Toyota Matrix delivers 25 to 29 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Matrix - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Matrix - Automatic 4-spd
27mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city31 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Matrix - Manual 6-spd
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$3,250/yr-1/10 Poor
Matrix AWD - Automatic 4-spd
25mpg
1.8L 4-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the L Worth It?

Common questions about the 2005 Toyota Matrix L

How does the L compare to other Toyota Matrix trims?

The L occupies a distinct position in the Toyota Matrix range. See how it stacks up on the 2005 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2005 Toyota Matrix L?

Budget for standard L maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2005 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Toyota Matrix L?

For the L, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Toyota Matrix buyer's guide.

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