One problem related to engine failure has been reported for the 2005 Toyota Matrix. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Matrix. The contact started the ignition and the engine failed to start. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated to the contact that the malfunction was related to the ecm, which would need to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.