2005 Toyota Tacoma
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 707
- Recalls
- 10
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 707 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 177 |
| 1996 | 253 |
| 1997 | 131 |
| 1998 | 300 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 210 |
| 2001 | 396 |
| 2002 | 333 |
| 2003 | 360 |
| 2004 | 414 |
| 2005 | 707 |
| 2006 | 782 |
| 2007 | 541 |
| 2008 | 445 |
| 2009 | 519 |
| 2010 | 293 |
| 2011 | 186 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 93 |
| 2015 | 101 |
| 2016 | 323 |
| 2017 | 239 |
| 2018 | 206 |
| 2019 | 216 |
| 2020 | 88 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 151 |
| 2025 | 100 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
37% · 264 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
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Drivers the problem drunk speeding Hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still driving just got another traffic ticket and let go again super…
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-07-10
Also filed under Back over prevention and wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a slight crash. The contact was not injured and a police report was not filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-31
New 2005 Tacoma Toyota Truck with less than 10K. The tailgate is all bent. Very poorly constructed....Toyota should be ashamed!
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-23
Suspension
20% · 138 reportsMost commonly citing rear and front.
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Frame failure due to rust. Suspension is detached with springs hitting frame. NOTE: fuel tank partially detached previously due to rusted brackets 3-4 years ago and all components were replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-12
Vehicle speed control
13% · 93 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal and linkages.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma pre-runner. The contact stated that while completing a three-point-turn, she applied the brakes and the RPM's started increased abnormally.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-25
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, a crash occurred. The contact stated that the floor mat caused the accelerator pedal to get stuck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-02
Steering
9% · 61 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and linkages.
Power train
8% · 60 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
10 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005Complaint volume 707 complaints filed for this model year.
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2005-03-03Parking brake05V050000 On certain pickup trucks equipped with an automatic transmission, there is a possibility that the parking brake pedal cable lock nut may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification.…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the parking brake pedal cable lock nut to the proper torque specification free of charge. The recall began on March 3, 2005. Owners may contact Toyota at…
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2005-07-25Air bags05V302000 On certain regular cab pickup trucks equipped with a bench seat, the seat position and seat belt buckle sensor connector pins are incorrectly positioned due to a wire harness manufacturing process…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat position and seat belt fastening condition sensor connector. An additional sub-wire harness will be installed to correct the connector pin manufacturing error, if…
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2006-04-06Air bags06V096000 On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on April 6, 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371, Scion at 1-866-548-1851, or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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2009-09-18Equipment09V223000 Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from September 1, 2005 to May 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2009. Owners may contact…
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2009-12-31Vehicle speed control09V388000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's…
Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on November 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal.…
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2010-05-27Equipment10V036000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010. Owners may contact…
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2010-05-27Equipment10V035000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These…
Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…
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2012-08-03Air bags12V092000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Tacoma vehicles, manufactured from September 14, 2004, through August 29, 2008. Over time, steering wheel vibration may damage the spiral cable…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spiral cable assembly, free of charge. An interim letter is expected to be mailed to owners during April 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at…
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2014-02-24Seat belts13V337000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies.
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2016-01-29Suspension14V604000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Toyota Tacoma — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 264 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 138 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 93 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V050000 · Parking brake
- Recall 05V302000 · Air bags
- Recall 06V096000 · Air bags
- Recall 09V223000 · Equipment
- Recall 09V388000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 10V036000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V035000 · Equipment
- Recall 12V092000 · Air bags
- Recall 13V337000 · Seat belts
- Recall 14V604000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2005 Toyota Tacoma reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Toyota Tacoma is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Toyota Tacoma?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Toyota Tacoma have?
- 10 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.