2005 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 375 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Structure (91), Air Bags (83), Suspension (75).
Key takeaways
- 375 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 33 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 24 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 91 | 24% |
| Air Bags | 83 | 22% |
| Suspension | 75 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 10% |
| Power Train | 35 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | 6% |
| Steering | 21 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 | 4% |
| Tires | 13 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2005 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2005 Toyota Tundra 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,structure - filed 2026-09-18
My 2005 Toyota Tundra 4x4 Toyota’s frame is completely rusted out, with large rust holes in the frame. At 88,000 miles & is unsafe to drive. Many other people who have the same make and model are having the same problems. Toyota had a recall on the frame but I missed it as I have had a heart attack and kidney failu...
Structure - filed 2025-12-09
The frame is so rusted in my truck my mechanic said it may snap at anytime and is not safe to drive. I know Toyota tundra’s from 2000-2003 have been recalled for same reason.
Suspension,structure - filed 2025-10-29
This report addresses the critical structural integrity concerns related to excessive corrosion, and frame material loss affecting the main ladder frame chassis. The degradation of the frame members poses a significant and immediate safety risk, including potential catastrophic structural failure, detachment of critic...
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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.