2005 Toyota Tacoma problems and complaints
Owners have filed 707 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The most-reported areas: Structure (260), Suspension (137), Vehicle Speed Control (93).
Key takeaways
- 707 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 47 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 260 | 37% |
| Suspension | 137 | 19% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 93 | 13% |
| Steering | 61 | 9% |
| Power Train | 57 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 46 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 | 6% |
| Tires | 26 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 3% |
| Engine | 18 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 15 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-06-18
I discovered frame perforation rust, for which Toyota sent letters offering to repair or compensate. I have moved to Florida and the letters didn't forward. So I notified Toyota and they said they would not do anything to help. There was a prior class-action lawsuit about this, which prompted Toyota's action. I have ...
Structure - filed 2025-09-09
The frame had rust a lot,had one spot was repaired,still have some need fix
Electrical System - filed 2025-08-25
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale through OfferUp. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 139,900. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 339,740.
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More for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.