2005 Toyota Tacoma
Recalls and owner complaints reported to NHTSA
Compared with the typical (middle) count of 356 complaints across the 5 model-year 2005 midsize trucks we cover. Best-selling trucks naturally collect more complaints because more of them are on the road.
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Owner's manual
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Recalls
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Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly:Leaf
Sep 2014 · #14V604000Toyota 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.
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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. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
Risk: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Seat Belts
Aug 2013 · #13V337000Toyota 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.
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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. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.
Risk: If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at [phone removed].
Air Bags:Frontal
Mar 2012 · #12V092000TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008.
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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 ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Equipment:Other:Labels
Feb 2010 · #10V035000GULF 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 VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
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Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Fix: 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 RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT [phone removed].
Equipment:Other:Labels
Feb 2010 · #10V036000SOUTHEAST 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." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
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Risk: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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 SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT [phone removed].
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Oct 2009 · #09V388000TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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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 FLOOR MAT.
Risk: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: 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. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT [phone removed], LEXUS AT [phone removed].
Equipment:Other:Labels
Jun 2009 · #09V223000TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009.
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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 WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Risk: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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 TOYOTA AT [phone removed].
Air Bags
Apr 2006 · #06V096000ON 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 AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
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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 AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Risk: THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT [phone removed], SCION AT [phone removed], OR LEXUS AT [phone removed].
Air Bags
Jun 2005 · #05V302000ON 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 ERROR.
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Risk: IN THIS CONDITION, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, AFFECTING THE ADAPTIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER OCCUPANT RESTRAINT.
Fix: 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 NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT [phone removed].
Parking Brake
Feb 2005 · #05V050000ON 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.
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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. IN THIS CONDITION, THE LOCK NUT MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, WHICH WILL REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT PLACED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLOPE, THUS RAISING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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 [phone removed].
Owner complaints by area
Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.
- Structure2604 involved a crash · 2 involved a fire
- Filed Jun 2026
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 sent Toyota mechanic statements and photos of the rust along with m y nice letter requesting help. They offered that I could get my vehicle inspected at a Toyota dealer, at my expense, which would auto-enter it into their warranty database, repair order # [XXX] which I did this week. I am writing them back again, appealing for their help. In the interim, I am making this report. I will also be notifying the Florida Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Filed Sep 2025
The frame had rust a lot,had one spot was repaired,still have some need fix
- Filed Sep 2024
Corrocion en el chasis, el motor se encuentra inclinado
- Filed May 2024
The frame has failed and is well beyond unsafe for the road due to the amount of rust and decay. The vehicle was part of the 'Corrosion Resistance Compound Application to Vehicle Frame' recall. I will bring the vehicle for inspection ASAP, if requested. There is absolutely nothing safe when a vehicle has a faulty structural issue. When I purchased the vehicle there were step rails and spray painted portions of the frame, the parts you could see. Also, when looking up the vehicle, I didn't see any recall issues at that time and thought it was a good sign. After driving it for 6th months, I started feeling a slight resistance feel when accelerating and turning at the same time. I took it to a mechanic and they delivered the news that the frame was deemed unfit for the roads. I found out that the vehicle was brought in for the recall when it came out and at that time the frame was labeled 'not exchangeable' and a slight bandage was applied to the unsafe defective body component that was sold as 'safe.' I filed a claim with a local dealership and they told me that it was still safe for roads. Right now, the frame clips and portions of the frame are visibly rusting off, visible from solely walking up to the truck. Reaching out to Toyota I am very much hoping that the care for their loyal customers equally matches the product that they produce, superior to the competition. I have owned a Toyota for 10 years and never considered purchasing anything else for life, however, coming to a fair solution on this issue will have a tremendous effect on that statement I know to be true, right now. This truck is in OUTSTANDING condition with VERY little rust to the actually black body of the vehicle and had ONLY 165,000 miles on it. Please don't allow this vehicle to be absent for the roads due to an issue that was already agreed that it needed correcting. Please allow myself to continue to feel that Toyota makes an outstanding product because they care about the customer.
- Filed Feb 2024
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact observed extreme corrosion on the sub frame. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the corrosion of the sub frame and deemed the vehicle unsafe for driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.
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- Suspension1372 involved a crash
- Filed Sep 2024
The frame is rusting out substantially. The dealer advised me not to drive because the frame could fail at anytime. I have been driving around unaware of the problem. I could have been killed if the framed failed on the highway. There was no warning light. The Vehicle has been into the dealer and no one mentioned the problem until 08/30/2024. The Vehicle has been maintained and garaged. The vehicle is in good condition and has not been in an accident. I called Toyota and was told I was out of luck because the warranty expired even though the frame problem was Toyotas fault. A truck frame should outlast the engine and the body. I plan to keep the truck for 400,00 miles and my finances are very tight. Toyota is penalizing me because the frame didn't rust out sooner and on Toyotas time frame.
- Filed Dec 2023 · Also filed under Structure
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. Filed NHTSA report at that time however had technical issues completing… Still have photos.
- Filed Oct 2022 · Also filed under Power Train, Engine
In May of 2018, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After arrival of new title, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota in regards to possible abnormal frame rust. I was instructed to take my Tacoma to nearest Toyota dealership for frame inspection. Prior to taking Tacoma in for frame inspection, I scoped the frame myself, and noticed abnormal rust forming throughout both sides of the frame. Therefore, I took my Tacoma to Berge Toyota in Mesa AZ. for further inspection and to have some other repairs done. Upon my arrival to Berge Toyota, l informed the service writer of the repairs that were needed done and showed him the request from Toyota for the frame inspection. My vehicle was taken to a lift, where a brief frame inspection was performed with a flashlight only and I was told the frame was fine, and the rust I had witnessed during my personal inspection was within a standard tolerance of "normal". On September 12, 2022 my frame cracked in a horseshoe formation around the driver side motor mount, causing the engine to shift and sink approx. 3/4" towards the driver side. This frame failure has caused numerous problems to occur, such as the fan to continuously rub against the shroud, abnormal shifting of the transmission, ramping up and down of RPM's, vehicle's steering locks up and cannot be safely driven, leaving me without transportation After detailed inspection was performed on my Tacoma, the horseshoe crack around the motor mount was found and it was determined this was the source of all the problems. I contacted Berge Toyota where I was informed by their service manager that Berge Toyota was not certified to do the frame inspection or repair, and further explained the safety recall had expired and instructed me to contact Toyota to see what could be done. The question I had for the Berge Toyota service manager, was if they were not certified to do the frame inspection, or repair why did they inspect my frame and inform me it was fine, when it wasn't?
- Filed Jun 2021
I got a recall on my 2005 Toyota frame for rust problem. I took it to magness Toyota in Harrison Arkansas they checked the frame and said it was ok. 2 years later when I had my 2005 toyota serviced they found on both sides the frame was severely rusted through and can and will be a dangerous circumstance
- Filed Sep 2020 · Also filed under Structure
THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRAME AND IN 2015 MY FATHER-IN-LAW OWNED THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT INSPECTED AND ALL I KNOW IS IT PASSED. HE IS DECEASED NOW AND I OWN THE VEHICLE AND RECURVED NOTIFICATION ABOUT A RECALL ON THE REAR SPRINGS SO MADE AN APPOINTMENT AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY COULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE FRAME WAS TO RUSTED TO SAFELY TAKE SPRINGS OFF TO REPLACE. THE FRAME RECALL HAS EXPIRED BUT THE SPRING RECALL IS STILL IN EFFECT. SO I FEEL THAT TO FIX THE SAFETY ISSUE THEY SHOULD FIX THE FRAME SO THAT THEY CAN FIX THE SPRINGS TO SOLVE THE SAFETY ISSUE. ANY ADVICE OR HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
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- Vehicle Speed Control9331 involved a crash
- Filed May 2019 · Also filed under Electrical System
BLOWER MOTOR ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. SOMETIMES SPEED OD. DOESN'T WORK, SOMETIMES IT DOES. SPEED OD. READS ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR FAST. GAUGES PAUSE FOR ABOUT 10 SEC. BEFORE WORKING WHEN I FIRST START TRUCK. ALL STARTED AROUND 120,000 MILES.
- Filed Mar 2017 · Also filed under Fuel/Propulsion System
I WAS APPROACHING A RED;IGHT IN PHOENIX, A TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF ME I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR AMPED UP. THE GUY I REARENDED SAID HE SAW MER CROW HOPPING AS MY TRUCK WAS DOING THIS. I HAD MY FOOT FIRMLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. I ONLY STOPPED WHEN I REAR ENDED HIM. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN PHOENIX.
- Filed Feb 2017 · Also filed under Air Bags
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A BUILDING. I WAS GOING APPROX. 1-3 MPH DUE TO THE LOT BEING WET & HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN I WAS ALMOST TO THE CONCRETE CURB, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THE BUILDING. I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE & SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING FULL THROTTLE, SO I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. BEFORE MOVING, I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE NOTHING WAS TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR, WHICH WAS THE CASE. THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY BUT THAT WAS BECAUSE OF THE ANGLE AT WHICH I HIT THE BUILDING. I THEN RESTARTED THE ENGINE AN BACKED OFF THE BUILDING. *TR
- Filed Jun 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, IT ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,932.
- Filed Mar 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A STORE. WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED, IT BURNED RUBBER AND LEFT MARKS AT THE SCENE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS NOT YET DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 146,000. UPDATED 05/18/16*LJ *CN
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- Steering611 involved a crash
- Filed Apr 2021
INTERMEDIATE STEERING ROD LOWER BALL JOINT HAS FAILED , UNABLE TO STEER TRUCK SAFELY THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS TOYOTA NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW IN 2005 OFF THE FLOOR
- Filed Jul 2020
AS I WAS DRIVING I WENT TO MAKE A TURN AND THE STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT AND DOSE NOT RESPOND AS IT SHOULD, TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND TOLD ME THE STEERING SHAFT MUST BE REPLACED, I ALMOST RAN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BECAUSE OF THE STEERING PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES ON CITY STREETS COUNTY ROUTES AND US HIGHWAY ROUTE 22 IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
- Filed May 2020
VEHICLE HAS PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COLUMN, SPECIFICALLY IN THE UPPER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. IT MAKES NOISE WHILE DRIVING.
- Filed May 2019
MY STEERING HAD STARTED TO GET STIFF DURING A TRIP TO PHILADELPHIA. SINCE THEN IT GOT TO THE POINT WHERE IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. AFTER ABOUT SIX MONTHS OF THIS IT BECAME NORMAL AGAIN. NOW IT IS GOING BACK TO BEING STIFF AND HARD TO TRANSITION FROM A TURN TO STRAIGHT MAKING IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE.
- Filed Dec 2018
STARTED TRUCK AND WHEN PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY STEERING BECOME EXTREMELY STIFF. NO UNUSUAL SOUNDS. STIFFNESS IS NOT ALWAYS THERE, IT PULSATES. FLUID LEVEL AND COLOR ALL WITHIN SPECS. BELT WITHIN SPECS. I PLAN ON PUTTING IT ON A LIFT WHEN I RETURN HOME AND PREFORM AN INSPECTION. SUSPECT U JOINT FAILURE.
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- Power Train571 involved a crash
- Filed Oct 2022 · Also filed under Suspension, Engine
In May of 2018, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After arrival of new title, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota in regards to possible abnormal frame rust. I was instructed to take my Tacoma to nearest Toyota dealership for frame inspection. Prior to taking Tacoma in for frame inspection, I scoped the frame myself, and noticed abnormal rust forming throughout both sides of the frame. Therefore, I took my Tacoma to Berge Toyota in Mesa AZ. for further inspection and to have some other repairs done. Upon my arrival to Berge Toyota, l informed the service writer of the repairs that were needed done and showed him the request from Toyota for the frame inspection. My vehicle was taken to a lift, where a brief frame inspection was performed with a flashlight only and I was told the frame was fine, and the rust I had witnessed during my personal inspection was within a standard tolerance of "normal". On September 12, 2022 my frame cracked in a horseshoe formation around the driver side motor mount, causing the engine to shift and sink approx. 3/4" towards the driver side. This frame failure has caused numerous problems to occur, such as the fan to continuously rub against the shroud, abnormal shifting of the transmission, ramping up and down of RPM's, vehicle's steering locks up and cannot be safely driven, leaving me without transportation After detailed inspection was performed on my Tacoma, the horseshoe crack around the motor mount was found and it was determined this was the source of all the problems. I contacted Berge Toyota where I was informed by their service manager that Berge Toyota was not certified to do the frame inspection or repair, and further explained the safety recall had expired and instructed me to contact Toyota to see what could be done. The question I had for the Berge Toyota service manager, was if they were not certified to do the frame inspection, or repair why did they inspect my frame and inform me it was fine, when it wasn't?
- Filed Feb 2022
The differential drive housing failed due to corrosion resulting in the differential oil leaking out at a significant rate and in loss of lubrication of the differential gears. The condition was detected before any significant loss of material condition or function but could have lead to a loss of vehicle control if the differential had failed. The local Toyota Dealer has not reviewed the condition as of yet. A review of several Tacoma internet forum sights finds similar corrosion failures described (oil leaking from differential housing). There is no monitoring/warning indicator for the oil level condition in the differential housing in this vehicle.
- Filed Jul 2019
SQUIRK-LIKE SOUND AT THE BEGINNING OF A TRIP, SPECIFICALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHES 5 MPH. THIS NOISE PREVAILS AS LONG AS THE SPEED IS INCREASED, SPECIFICALLY ALONG THE RANGE OF 5 TO 15 MPH. FROM 16 MPH IT STARTS A VIBRATION ALONG THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BODY, WHICH AUGMENTS AS LONG AS THE SPEED IS INCREASED. THESE SYMPTOMS APPEARED FOR FIRST TIME 5 YEARS AGO, APPROXIMATELY. ON THAT FIRST EVENT THE PROPELLER SHAFT SPIDER ANT THEIR BEARINGS WERE REPLACED BY THE TECHNICIAN WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT. NOWADAYS I JUST SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER TOYOTA AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER FOR PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. IT IS NECESSARY TO HIGHLIGHT THAT THIS AUTOMOTIVE UNIT PRESENTED SYMPTOMS OF VIBRATION AT CRUISE SPEED (55 MPH), SINCE THE VERY FIRST TIME IT WAS DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY, FOR THE YEAR OF 2005. WHEN THAT OCCURRED, THIS DRIVER BROUGHT THE UNIT TO THE DEALER. THE RESPONSE WAS THAT THE VIBRATION DESCRIBED IS "NORMAL". THIS STRANGE "SHAKING" AT CRUISE SPEED HAS NOT DISAPPEARED. IT THINK IT IS A DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING DEFECT OF THE PROPELLER SHAFTS AND THEIR JOINTS, WHICH CAUSE A DYSFUNCTIONAL PROPELLER SHAFT RUNOUT (GREATER THAN 0.6MM [0.024 IN.]). OTHER TACOMA 2005 OWNERS HAVE LET ME KNOW THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SITUATION IN THEIR VEHICLES. THIS COULD REPRESENT A POTENTIAL SAFETY RISK FOR ALL VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
- Filed Jun 2018 · Also filed under Suspension, Wheels, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, [address removed], [phone removed]) DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE DRIVETRAIN AND THE U-JOINTS. THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO LUBE THE U-JOINTS TO PREVENT DRYNESS, WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE DRIVETRAIN TO FRACTURE. THE CONTACT, A MECHANIC, REPLACED THE U-JOINTS AND TOOK THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE PART, BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED; THEREFORE, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE U-JOINTS AND THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Filed Mar 2018 · Also filed under Engine
I HAVE HAD THE REAR END ON MY VEHICLE REPLACED 2X. NO HARD DRIVING. NO SIGNS OF ABUSE OR REGULAR WEAR BUT HAS COST ME OVER 2200 EACH TIME. THE HEAD GASKET HAVE NOW FAILED AND IN READING MANY ONLINE SITES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND NEVER OVER HEATED. THIS JOB IS NOW GOING TO COST ME 2500. IT STARTED A GURGLING NOISE IN THE DASH AND GOT WARM ONE DAY. THE ENGINE THEN THREW A MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 4 A PRESSURE CHECK CONFIRMED THE HEAD GASKET. THE REAR END IS A CONCERN ALONG WITH THE HEAD GASKETS.
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- Air Bags466 involved a crash
- Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Electrical System
My problem was associated with the air bag warning light. It came on and so I took my truck to Big Two Toyota in Chandler AZ. Dealer said I had a faulty clock spring assembly that will prevent the air bag system from functioning properly and was a major safety risk.... So I let Dealer remove and replace it for $511.82. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN SAFETY RECALL.... Please look into this issue for me and other Toyota Tacoma truck owners. Thank you.
- Filed Apr 2018
AIRBAG EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING, NO ACCIDENT INVOLVED.
- Filed Apr 2018
AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE IS NOT WORKING. LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY SAYS AIR BAG "OFF". THE UPHOLSTERY COVERING AIR BAG SHOWS OIL STAINING ON INSIDE. THIS HAS BEEN PRESENT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS..
- Filed Jan 2018
TAKATA RECALL... BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED TWO YEARS AGO . IT HAS 64000 MILES ON IT AND THE AIR BAG LITE HAS BEEN ON FOR OVER THREE MONTHS NOW, IT USED TO ONLY GO ON ONCE IN A WHILE AND NEVER AT THE DEALER. THEY SAY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY TRUCK AT THIS TIME
- Filed Feb 2017 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control
I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN FRONT OF A BUILDING. I WAS GOING APPROX. 1-3 MPH DUE TO THE LOT BEING WET & HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. WHEN I WAS ALMOST TO THE CONCRETE CURB, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THE BUILDING. I STILL HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE & SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING FULL THROTTLE, SO I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. BEFORE MOVING, I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE NOTHING WAS TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR, WHICH WAS THE CASE. THE AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY BUT THAT WAS BECAUSE OF THE ANGLE AT WHICH I HIT THE BUILDING. I THEN RESTARTED THE ENGINE AN BACKED OFF THE BUILDING. *TR
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- Unknown or Other421 involved a crash
- Filed Feb 2023 · Also filed under Structure
Hi, I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, the chassis is rusty and has holes in it. I went to complain at Toyota, they said the car didn't have a Recall but neither the first owner nor I had news that I would have to change the car's frame. I would like help to resolve this. all parts under the car are very rusty
- Filed Jul 2022
Rusty Frame Issue Toyota Tacoma had a warranty enchantment program that expired in 01/31/2019 . I took the Tacoma July 18 2022 to the dealership for regular maintenance and they told me “THE TECH NOTICED 2 LARGES HOLES IN THE FRAME WHICH IS GOING TO COMPROMISE THE STRENGTH OF THE FRAME”. When I asked why they didn’t change the frame during the inspection back in 2015 if they knew it was going to be a problem. They refused to give a good answer. I took the Tacoma to the dealership back in 2015 for a frame inspection the nonprofessional inspector chose not change the frame. I contacted Toyota Motor Sales USA and basically was told they couldn’t do anything because the warranty enchantment program already expired. I understand that the warranty enchantment program has expired but I don’t understand how I have full responsibility when I did my part as the customer by taking my Tacoma during the time window of the warranty enchantment program. This is not safe for me, my family of the citizens. I believe there are going to be many more Toyota pickups with this problem.
- Filed Nov 2021 · Also filed under Structure, Engine
The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.
- Filed Jul 2021
We took our truck to a mechanic to have it looked over before our 18 year old son takes it to college. The mechanic said the frame had so much rust it is unsafe to keep driving it. Once I searched for this problem, Toyota had an extended warranty to cover it, but a recall had never been issued. Therefore, we did not know about it and the warranty time period is up. Now we have a vehicle too unsafe to drive and we didn't know in time to fix it.
- Filed Nov 2020
CHASIS IS SOO RUSTY THAT I JUST DID THE VIRGINIA STATE INSPECTION AND THE INSPECTOR ALMOST DID NOT PASS THE INSPECTION BECAUSE OF RUST UNDER CHASIS AND UNDER PARTS.. SUSPENSIONS... I ACTUALLY REPORT THIS ISSUE AT THE TOYOTA DEALER BUT THEY DID NOT CHECK IT OR FIX IT??
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- Tires262 involved a crash
- Filed Aug 2017
TIRES CRACKING AROUND BEAD AREA MANUFACTURED IN 4816 LESS THAN 5000 MILES
- Filed Jan 2014 · Also filed under Structure
SUMMER 2012 THE CROSS MEMBER HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. NOW (JANUARY 2014) A LARGE (THREE INCH) PERFORATION HAS APPEARED IN THE FRONT FRAME. THE TRUCK FRAME IS ROTTING OUT FAST. *TR
- Filed Sep 2013
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN AN INTERSTATE WHEN A REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE IS A TOYO CROSS COUNTRY A/T. HE TIRE SEPARATED COMPLETELY LEAVING THE SIDEWALLS ON THE RIM AND THE TREAD & BELTS & REST OF THE TIRE TORE OFF IN ONE PIECE. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT/ INJURY. I LOOKED UP RECALLS AND FOUND THERE IS A RECALL. I DID NOT RECEIVE A NOTICE. I HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT TOYO AND BEEN ON HOLD FOR OVER AN HOUR AT A TIME, LEFT MESSAGE WITHOUT RETURN CALL. THE TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON THEM. I AM NOW VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE THREE REMAINING TIRES. THERE WAS ONLY MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. *JB
- Filed Mar 2010 · Also filed under Steering, Vehicle Speed Control, Wheels
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 40 MILES PER HOUR MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ON THE FREEWAY IN LIGHT RAIN. THE STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND MY TRUCK BEGAN FISHTAILING. I TAPPED ON THE BRAKES LIGHTLY BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUED ACCELERATING FASTER. I ENDED UP HITTING THE CONCRETE BARRIER AND WAS PLACED IN THE AMBULANCE. I NOW SUFFER FROM LOWER BACK AND POSSIBLE TORN LIGAMENTS IN THE NECK. BEFORE THE ACCIDENT THERE HAS BEEN A COUPLE OF INCIDENT WHERE THE STEERING VEERS OF FOR NO REASON AND SOMETIMES THE STEERING SHAKES WHEN I DRIVE. *TR
- Filed May 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE VEHICLE HAS EL DORADO SPORT FURY SUV TIRES, SIZE P225/75R15. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE WITH A REGULAR SIZED SPARE TIRE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. THE VEHICLE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 37,000. UPDATED 5/18/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE TIRE HIT THE CURB AND BLEW OUT. UPDATED 05/19/09.*JB
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- Service Brakes249 involved a crash
- Filed Sep 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER A RECALL FOR THE FRAME. AFTER THE FRAME WAS REPAIRED, THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL FOUR BRAKES ALSO NEEDED REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
- Filed Aug 2016 · Also filed under Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE HOLES IN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A BRAKE LINE FAILURE THAT OCCURRED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,213. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Filed May 2016
THERE HAS BEEN "RECALL' ON THESE VEHICLES REGARDING EXCESSIVE FRAME RUSTING. THIS CAR WAS "INSPECTED" AND FOUND NOT TO HAVE A DEFECT. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUST THOUGH. THE BRAKE LINE (FRONT BRAKES) WITH THE PROBLEM WAS MOUNTED ON THE FRAME. THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN I WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT AND DESCENDING A SHORT HILL TO THE MAIN STREET. I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR BEFORE IT ENTERED THE STREET BUT FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC AT THE TIME.
- Filed May 2015 · Also filed under Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND IT TOOK A LONGER DISTANCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
- Filed Apr 2015 · Also filed under Steering, Wheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,152.
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- Electrical System201 involved a fire
- Filed Aug 2025
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.
- Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Air Bags
My problem was associated with the air bag warning light. It came on and so I took my truck to Big Two Toyota in Chandler AZ. Dealer said I had a faulty clock spring assembly that will prevent the air bag system from functioning properly and was a major safety risk.... So I let Dealer remove and replace it for $511.82. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN SAFETY RECALL.... Please look into this issue for me and other Toyota Tacoma truck owners. Thank you.
- Filed May 2019 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control
BLOWER MOTOR ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. SOMETIMES SPEED OD. DOESN'T WORK, SOMETIMES IT DOES. SPEED OD. READS ABOUT 5 MILES PER HOUR FAST. GAUGES PAUSE FOR ABOUT 10 SEC. BEFORE WORKING WHEN I FIRST START TRUCK. ALL STARTED AROUND 120,000 MILES.
- Filed Mar 2018
AROUND 150,000MI THE FAN BLOWER ONLY WORKS ON HIGH SPEED (LOW AND MEDIUM DON'T WORK). ON VERY RARE OCCASIONS, ALL FAN SPEEDS WORK FINE. TRIED CHANGING THE FAN RESISTOR BUT IT DIDN'T HELP.
- Filed Aug 2017
EVERY TIME I TURN THE IGNITION TO START MY ENGINE THE GAS GAUGE TAKES ABOUT 15 SECONDS TO RESPOND. MOST FREQUENTLY THAN NOT, THE SPEEDOMETER AND THE COOLANT GAUGE DO NOT WORK WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. WHEN I GET TO MY DESTINATION AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTART, THE GAUGES WORK (SOMETIMES). I ASKED THE DEALER ABOUT IT, AND THEY CLAIM THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND IT WOULD COST $1000.00 TO REPLACE THE MAIN HARNESS THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE TACHOMETER, AND THE ODOMETER WORK JUST FINE. I DO FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, CONSIDERING SOMETIMES I DO NOT KNOW WHAT MY SPEED IS, OR IF MY ENGINE IS GETTING TO HOT, AND OVER HEATING, CAUSING DAMAGE TO IT. I'VE BEEN A TOYOTA TRUCK OWNER SINCE 1987, AND THIS IS MY SECOND TRUCK. YOUR VEHICLES ARE VERY DEPENDABLE, AND I HOPE YOU CAN RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE KEEP INFORMED ON THIS MATTER, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. DON
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- Engine181 involved a crash
- Filed Oct 2022 · Also filed under Suspension, Power Train
In May of 2018, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After arrival of new title, I received a safety recall notice from Toyota in regards to possible abnormal frame rust. I was instructed to take my Tacoma to nearest Toyota dealership for frame inspection. Prior to taking Tacoma in for frame inspection, I scoped the frame myself, and noticed abnormal rust forming throughout both sides of the frame. Therefore, I took my Tacoma to Berge Toyota in Mesa AZ. for further inspection and to have some other repairs done. Upon my arrival to Berge Toyota, l informed the service writer of the repairs that were needed done and showed him the request from Toyota for the frame inspection. My vehicle was taken to a lift, where a brief frame inspection was performed with a flashlight only and I was told the frame was fine, and the rust I had witnessed during my personal inspection was within a standard tolerance of "normal". On September 12, 2022 my frame cracked in a horseshoe formation around the driver side motor mount, causing the engine to shift and sink approx. 3/4" towards the driver side. This frame failure has caused numerous problems to occur, such as the fan to continuously rub against the shroud, abnormal shifting of the transmission, ramping up and down of RPM's, vehicle's steering locks up and cannot be safely driven, leaving me without transportation After detailed inspection was performed on my Tacoma, the horseshoe crack around the motor mount was found and it was determined this was the source of all the problems. I contacted Berge Toyota where I was informed by their service manager that Berge Toyota was not certified to do the frame inspection or repair, and further explained the safety recall had expired and instructed me to contact Toyota to see what could be done. The question I had for the Berge Toyota service manager, was if they were not certified to do the frame inspection, or repair why did they inspect my frame and inform me it was fine, when it wasn't?
- Filed Nov 2021 · Also filed under Structure, Unknown or Other
The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting the motor and effecting performance and other parts. This can be confirmed by anyone. I never received recall information, I can’t find evidence of one issued for this year or my state.
- Filed Nov 2021
The frame caved in to the motor mounts. The motor mounts on the drive side are intact however the frame has broken and the motor mount has fallen into the frame.
- Filed Apr 2020
THE HEAD GASKET HAS CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK INTO THE CYLINDER. ACCORDING TO MANY OTHER OWNERS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 AND 2006 TOYOTA TACOMA 4.0L V6 ENGINES AND THE HEAD GASKET WAS FINALLY REVISED IN 2007
- Filed Jun 2018 · Also filed under Suspension, Power Train, Wheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, [address removed], [phone removed]) DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE DRIVETRAIN AND THE U-JOINTS. THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO LUBE THE U-JOINTS TO PREVENT DRYNESS, WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE DRIVETRAIN TO FRACTURE. THE CONTACT, A MECHANIC, REPLACED THE U-JOINTS AND TOOK THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE PART, BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED; THEREFORE, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE U-JOINTS AND THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
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- Hydraulic157 involved a crash
- Filed Dec 2014 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Structure
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATED ISSUES WITH FRAME OF VEHICLE AND BRAKE LINES LEAKING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE WAS INFORMED, IT WOULD BE TWO MONTHS, BEFORE THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE FINE, WHEN ARRIVED AT THE REPAIR SHOP. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE REPAIR SHOP DAMAGED THE BRAKE LINES, WHEN THEY CHECKING THE FRAME. AFTER TWO MONTHS PASSED, THE CONSUMER CALLED THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THE PARTS HAD ARRIVED. HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT HAVE THE KITS. *JB
- Filed Feb 2014 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Structure, Vehicle Speed Control
I WAS PULLING INTO A CURB PARKING SPACE WHEN SUDDENLY THE ENGINE ON MY TRUCK ACCELERATED. MY FOOT WAS ALREADY ON THE BRAKE SO I PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BUT I WAS SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD ANYWAY. MY BRAKES WERE SMOKING FROM TRYING TO STOP MY TRUCK. I HIT THE BACK OF A PARKED CAR AND PUSHED IT APPROXIMATELY TWO PARKING SPACES BEFORE I THOUGHT TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF. *TR
- Filed May 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes
[XXX] 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA WHICH FLIPPED ONTO ITS SIDE IN DECEMBER, SINCE THEN TOYOTA HAS PROVIDED 5 MONTHS OF RUN-AROUND AND REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE DAMAGES, ETC. I MET WITH A TOYOTA ENGINEER WHO CHECKED THE BRAKES, SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE, DIDN'T BOTH LOOKING AT THE MATS OR ANYTHING ELSE AT ALL. I RESPONDED BY SAYING IF YOU'RE SWEATING AND YOUR LEFT HAND IS NUMB, ITS PROBABLY B/C OF SOMETHING ELSE IT DEFINITELY ISN'T A HEART ATTACK, RIGHT? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
- Filed Mar 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes
BRAKING IS TOO SLOW. WHEN STOPPING UNDER DRY CONDITIONS THIS VEHICLE TAKES TOO LONG TO STOP. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. DEALER STATED THAT WAS 'NORMAL' FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS. DEALER WOULD NOT TAKE ANY ACTION. TO IMPROVE BRAKING ABS BRAKES WERE DISABLED BY REMOVING FUSE. EVEN WITH THIS BRAKING TO A STOP TAKES LONGER THAN WITH OTHER VEHICLES UNDER SAME CONDITIONS. THIS PROBLEM IS ON-GOING AND HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL REAR-END COLLISIONS. *TR
- Filed Mar 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Vehicle Speed Control
I WAS SKEPTICAL ABOUT THIS BRAKE OVERRIDE UNTIL THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACTUALLY HAPPENED TO ME ON 3/5/2010. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY TRAVELING 50 MPH IN MODERATE TRAFFIC WHEN A CONSTRUCTION TRUCK DECIDED TO TURN INTO MY LANE. I GAVE IT A QUICK PUNCH TO AVOID A COLLISION WHEN I FELT MY RPM'S KEPT CLIMBING AS I WAS NO LONGER ON THE PEDAL. I PANICKED AND TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO NO RESPONSE, SO I TAPPED THE SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL. AT THIS POINT MY CAR IS STILL ACCELERATING IN REDLINE. FINALLY, THE CAR SNAPS OUT OF IT AND I HAVE CONTROL AGAIN. I SLOW DOWN, SHIFT BACK INTO D AND CONTINUE MY COMMUTE TO SCHOOL. IN THE PAST, I HAVE NOTICED A FEW TIMES THERE HAVE BEEN A SLIGHT LUNGE IN ACCELERATION JUST AFTER THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHES GEARS. I LOVE MY TACOMA. I HAVE BEEN IN DENIAL AND HAVE BEEN HOPING, WISHING THAT THERE ISN'T A PROBLEM. BUT FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS, I AM GOING TO MAKE SURE THIS PROBLEM IS NOTED BEFORE ANYONE ONE GETS HURT. I WOULD HATE FOR ANYTHING SERIOUS TO HAPPEN AND LEAVE PEOPLE WONDERING. I FEEL THE NEED TO REPORT THIS COMPLAINT. COULD THIS BE SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A STUCK THROTTLE BODY? I HOPE THE RESOLUTION TO THIS WILL BE SIMPLE AND REWARDING, I WOULD HATE TO GIVE UP THIS TRUCK. TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 ACCESS CAB 4.0 V6 ~90,000 MILES AT TIME OF INCIDENT OWNED CURRENT VEHICLE FROM AUGUST 2009 UP TO PRESENT DATE MARCH 6, 2010. *TR
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- Visibility15
- Filed Jun 2013
THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR MADE A CRACKING SOUND WHEN I ROTATED IT DOWN TO BLOCK THE SUN. ATTEMPTS TO PUSH IT FORWARD TO THE WINDSHIELD FAILED AND IT DROPPED DOWN VERTICAL BLOCKING MY VISION OF THE ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE SUN VISOR BACK TO ITS STORED LOCATION SO I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND REMOVE THE SUN VISOR WITH A SCREWDRIVER. THE EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO OUR 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. AND WE HAD TO REMOVE THE VISOR ON THE ROAD. THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE 2010 SO IT WAS REPAIRED. REMOVING THE FABRIC ON THE TACOMA SUN VISOR I FOUND A METAL PLATE ON THE ROTATING ARM THAT WAS FROZEN AND IT HAD SPLIT THE PLASTIC HOUSING. I FOUND THE SAME DESIGN WITH THE CAMRY SUN VISOR. AND IT WAS ALSO FROZEN AND WOULD NOT FREELY ROTATE. TOYOTA REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE SUN VISORS. THE SERVICE MANAGER [name removed] LOOK AT THE EXPOSED INNER WORKINGS OF THE SUN VISOR. WHEN I TOLD HIM THAT THE TOYOTA HOTLINE SAID TO BRING BOTH VEHICLES IN AND THE DEALERSHIP MAY REPAIR BOTH. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE HAD WORKED WITH THEM FOR YEARS AND THEY DO NOT SAY THAT BUT GIVE YOU A REFERENCE NUMBER. THIS IS THE SECOND RUN IN WITH THE SAME DEALERSHIP. WHEN I BROUGHT IN THE CAMRY THEY WANTED ME TO PROVIDE PROOF OF THE AGREED ON EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THIS REPAIR. I FOUND ON THE TOYOTA FORUMS THAT THERE IS MANY ISSUES WITH TOYOTA'S DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR. THE PASSENGER SIDE IS OF THE SAME DESIGN BUT IS NOT FLEXED AS MUCH AS THE DRIVERS SIDE AND DOES NOT FAIL AS OFTEN. *TR
- Filed Oct 2012
THE SUN VISORS IN MY TRUCK WILL NOT KEEP IN THE UP POSITION. IT STAYS HANGING BLOCKING MY VIEW. I HAVE ASKED TOYOTA TO REPAIR IT, BUT SINCE IT IS PAST THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THEY WILL NOT REPAIR IT. IT IS A GREAT DANGER TO HAVE MY VISION BLOCKED BY THIS OBJECT. I STRONGLY FEEL THE MATERIALS USED IN THE ARM OF THE SUN VISORS ARE DEFECTIVE. *TR
- Filed Jul 2011
DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR BRACKET BREAKS AND VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP OUT OF THE WAY AND BLOCKS DRIVER'S VIEW. *TR
- Filed Dec 2010
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT STAY UP. WHEN IT FALLS DOWN, THE VISOR IS RIGHT IN MY LINE OF SITE. *TR
- Filed Aug 2010
05 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER, (50,000 MILES) DRIVER'S SIDE SUN VISOR FELL INTO DRIVER'S LINE OF SIGHT WHILE DRIVING. VISOR HAS BEEN SOMEWHAT LOOSE BUT HOLDING JUST OUT OF SIGHTLINE. VISOR HAS NEVER HELD ANYTHING BUT ITSELF AND SMALL GARAGE DOOR HOLDER. *TR
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- Engine And Engine Cooling14
- Filed Dec 2014 · Also filed under Structure
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD ON MY 2005 TACOMA FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AFTER PICKING UP THE LARGE METAL PARTS AND INSPECTING UNDER THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT NEAR TO WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SITS, THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE TRUCK'S FRAME AND EVEN A LARGE HOLE. I AM EXTREMELY WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND AM AFRAID THAT THE FRAME MAY CRUMPLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR DEATH. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. I CONTACTED THE CORPORATE OFFICES, BUT WAS TOLD THAT TOYOTA IS ONLY REPLACING THE FRAME ON VEHICLES REGISTERED IN WHAT THEY HAVE DESIGNATED AS A "SNOW STATE". I PURCHASED MY TOYOTA AT A DEALERSHIP IN ILLINOIS (A "SNOW STATE") AND HAVE DONE A LOT OF TRAVELING WITHIN THE "SNOW STATES", YET BECAUSE I LIVE 25 MILES AWAY ON THE MISSOURI SIDE, TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO COVER THE REPAIR. THE WOMAN FROM TOYOTA CORPORATE DID NOT SEEM TO CARE WHEN I TOLD HER THAT I WAS WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT IT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR DEATH. I OFFERED TO EMAIL THE PHOTOS OF THE FRAME CORROSION, BUT WAS REJECTED. TOYOTA NEEDS TO COVER THIS REPAIR ON ALL VEHICLES WITH FRAME CORROSION REGARDLESS OF THE STATE THEY LIVE IN. *TR
- Filed Jan 2014 · Also filed under Structure
ON MAY 27, 2013 MY WIFE [XXX] AND I WERE TOWING MY BASS BOAT AND I BLEW OUT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE AND WAS ABLE TO SAFELY GET IT OFF OF THE ROAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE TIRE IN MY TRUCK, THE FRAME BENT UNDER THE PRESSURE OF THE JACK AND THE TRUCK, CAME OFF OF THE JACK, LUCKILY I HAD THE TIRE PARTIALLY ON THAT THE LUG BOLTS CAUGHT THE TRUCK. THIS RUSTING AND UNSAFE FRAME ISSUE DATES BACK TO 1/16/13 AT APPROXIMATELY 7:30 AM I WAS CONTACTED BY THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT DURING A REPAIR TO MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEY NOTICED THAT I HAD A HOLE IN MY FRAME AND THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. I FEEL TERRIBLE NOW, BUT I ALL BUT CALLED THE GIRL SERVICE MANAGER [name removed] AND ASKED THAT SHE TAKE ME A PHOTO OF THE HOLE AND SEND IT TO ME AT WORK. I WANT MY TACOMA FIXED, THE FRAME REPLACED AS I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE AND AFTER HAVING EXPERIENCED THE TRUCK FALLING OFF OF THE JACK AFTER THE FRAME BENT WHILE SIMPLY JACKING IT UP, I CAN'T IMAGINE THAT I AM THE ONLY ONE OUT THERE WITH THIS ISSUE. IN MY RESEARCH I AM FINDING VOLUMES OF COMPLAINTS TO TOYOTA IN KIND REGARDING FRAME ROT AND RUST. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED SOME INSTABILITY WHEN DRIVING, IT SEEMS TO HAVE A CONSTANT SHAKE IN THE STEERING. I HAVE PLACED NUMEROUS CALLS TO TOYOTA'S CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPLAINING IN DETAIL MY SAFETY CONCERN AND THE ANSWER I AM CONSTANTLY BEING GIVEN IS THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT CURRENTLY PART OF THE RECALL PROGRAM. ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT, I FEEL THIS IS TERRIBLE ON TOYOTA'S BEHALF TO SUBJECT LOYAL CUSTOMERS TO SUCH POTENTIAL AND EMINENT SAFETY HAZARDS AS A WEEK AND INFERIOR FRAME! GOD HELP US IF WE ARE EVER INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT... HOW WELL WILL THESE FRAMES HOLD UP OR WILL WE BE CRUSHED LIKE A SODA CAN? SO MUCH FOR TOYOTA'S SAFETY RATING AT THAT POINT RIGHT? PLEASE HELP ME...PLEASE HELP ME. SINCERELY A CONCERNED TOYOTA OWNER, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
- Filed Dec 2013
FRAME AT PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT IS CRACKED AND FAILED. BECAUSE IT'S VERY UNUSUAL FOR A TRUCK FRAME TO CRACK, NOTIFIED TOYOTA (HILO, HAWAII) OF THE PROBLEM AND ASKED IF THERE IS A RECALL TO ADDRESS IT. TOYOTA SAID IT'S NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND THERE IS NO RECALL. *TR
- Filed Jan 2013 · Also filed under Structure
TO WHO IT MAY CONCERN: WOULD YOU BE ABLE TO RESEARCH AND COVER A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA PROBLEM PLAGUING TOYOTA CUSTOMER. THE ISSUES IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN OF THE FRAME. THE FRAMES ARE FAILING AT THE ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT(VERY VERY DANGEROUS) AND CAUSING THE CARS TO BE ALMOST BE IN-REPAIRABLE(TOYOTA ADVISE ME IT WOULD BE 10,000 FIX). TOYOTA IS OFFERING NO ASSISTANCE AND THERE ARE TONS OF CUSTOMER FEEDBACK ONLINE TO SHOW THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR FRAMES. FOR MY TRUCK I HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE ON 12/24/2012 AND TOOK INTO A DEALER ON 12/26/2012. THEY SAID IT WAS THE FAN HITTING THE FAN SHROAD THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT. I STARTED HEARING THE NOISE AGAIN AND HAD TO TAKE IT IN ON 1/5/2013...THEY FIRST SAID IT WAS MY MOTOR MOUNTS AND WOULD NEED TO ORDER THE PART..WHEN THEY WERE GOING TO INSTALL THE PART THEY NOTICE A CRACK IN THE FRAME WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE MOTOR MOUNT. THEY SAID THERE WAS NO OTHER SIGNS IF DAMAGE ANY WHERE AND DID NOT KNOW HOW THAT HAPPENED...MEANING THE FRAME FAILED FROM THE TORQUE OF THE ENGINE.. THEY ADVISE I WOULD NEED TO GET NEW FRAME ($10,000)...I CALLED TOYOTA AND ADVISE THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST. *TR
- Filed Jan 2012 · Also filed under Structure
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATES LOUD NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE AND THAT THE ENGINE WAS OFF KILTER *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE OPENED THE HOOD, HE DISCOVERED THE ENGINE WAS DRASTICALLY LEANING TOWARDS THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS THE ENGINE'S COOLING FAN HITTING THE SHROUD MEANT TO PROTECT IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE MOTOR MOUNT WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE BROKEN FREE AND COLLAPSED INTO THE FRAME ITSELF. THERE WAS ALSO EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE FRAME ON THE REMAINDER OF THE FRAME. A TOYOTA SPECIALIST [name removed] OF THE FAILED MOTOR MOUNT AND RUSTED FRAME. THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA HAS A LONG HISTORY OF FRAME RUST ISSUES, AS A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR PREVIOUS MODELS. *JB
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- Wheels93 involved a crash
- Filed Jul 2023 · Also filed under Structure, Back Over Prevention
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 unfair
- Filed Jun 2018 · Also filed under Suspension, Power Train, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, AND THE U-JOINTS HAD NOT BEEN PROPERLY LUBRICATED FROM THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. THE DEALER (LEGACY TOYOTA, [address removed], [phone removed]) DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRES WERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THE DRIVETRAIN AND THE U-JOINTS. THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO LUBE THE U-JOINTS TO PREVENT DRYNESS, WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE DRIVETRAIN TO FRACTURE. THE CONTACT, A MECHANIC, REPLACED THE U-JOINTS AND TOOK THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE PART, BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED; THEREFORE, THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE U-JOINTS AND THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Filed Apr 2015 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,152.
- Filed Apr 2014 · Also filed under Suspension
NORMAL DRIVING ON THE STREET I NOTICED A NOISE ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE AND I STOPPED TO VERIFY WHAT HAPPEN WHEN AND I REALIZE THAT THE REAR RIGHT SPRING ASSEMBLY WAS BROKEN ( SPLIT APART IN TWO SECTIONS). *TR
- Filed Jan 2013
AS THE DRIVER APPROACHED A RED LIGHT, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. HE PLANNED TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, PULL OVER TO INVESTIGATE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, HE ACCELERATED AND THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL POPPED OFF THE AXLE AND ROLLED AWAY. THE TRUCK FELL AND HIT THE PAVEMENT. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THREE LUGS BROKE OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY AND WERE NOT LOCATED AT THE SCENE. TWO LUGS REMAINED BUT BROKE OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE HAD FOUR NEW TIRES INSTALLED ON 12/27/12, AND OIL CHANGE AND NEW BRAKES INSTALLED ON 12/31/12. AT THE TIME THAT WORK WAS DONE, THE MECHANICS DID NOT OBSERVE ANY ISSUES WITH THE LUGS. THE WHEELS ARE ALLOY AFTERMARKET INSTALLED BY THE DEALER BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS SOLD. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST EXITED THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE POLICEMAN ON THE SCENE SAID THE DRIVER WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED IF THIS HAPPENED FIVE MINUTES EARLIER WHEN HE WAS STILL ON THE HIGHWAY. IS THIS INCIDENT RELATED TO THE ISSUES OUTLINED IN THIS CASE?: NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:05E077000 VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE:TOYOTA VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL:20" ALLOY WHEEL MFG COMPONENT DESC:WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS MFG INVOLVED IN RECALL:TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. TYPE OF REPORT:(E) VEHICLE MFG RESPONSIBLE FOR RECALL:TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION REPORT RECEIVED DATE:12-22-05 DEFECT SUMMARY: CERTAIN TOYOTA TUNDRA AND SEQUOIA TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TOYOTA RACING DEVELOPMENT (TRD) 20" ALLOY WHEELS SOLD AND INSTALLED BY TOYOTA DEALERS AS AN AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY WHEEL. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE LUG-NUT HOLES WERE NOT MACHINED TO THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATION WHICH WILL REDUCE THREAD ENGAGEMENT. THESE WHEELS MAY NOT MAINTAIN THE APPROPRIATE TORQUE SPECIFICATION REQUIRED SECURING THE WHEEL TO THE VEHICLE. CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. *TR
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- Seat Belts6
- Filed Aug 2022
The driver side seat belt does not go up and down to adjust position. It is attached to the access door. By not being able to adjust it from going up and down, it makes it hard to strap it into place next to the seat. This may wear out the sides of the seat belt in time. I have not had a Toyota dealer look at it yet. Thanks.
- Filed Jul 2021
I own a 2005 Toyota Tacoma xtra cab with 140445 miles on it. When it had 36000 miles I noticed the driver side seatbelts wearing down that was in 2011 . It’s just me so the passenger side is still good. I contacted Toyota about this problem asking them if there were any recalls or any complaints about the seatbelt wearing down. I was told no complaints. I told them my safety concerns they agreed on having my local dealership take care of the problem. It took some convincing to have it approved. So now I’m having the same issue again I haven’t contacted them yet. I just hope they will fix the problem again. Like I told the person I spoke to none of my other many vehicles have had a safety belt wearing down on the sides. It could be a poor design that’s causing it but none the less it’s needs to be corrected.
- Filed Jul 2016 · Also filed under Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V337000 (SEAT BELTS), THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE FRAME AND RECALL PARTS BEING UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 189,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
- Filed Mar 2016 · Also filed under Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND 13V337000 (SEAT BELT) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
- Filed Oct 2013
WENT TO DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AND SAFETY BELT ON RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE PULLED ALL THE WAY OUT, WILL NOT RETRACT. HAVE HAD MANY ISSUES WITH THE SAFETY BELTS SINCE BUYING THE TRUCK, SUCH AS FOLDING UP, NOT RETRACTING ALL THE WAY, GETTING CAUGHT, BUT NONE AS BAD AS THE CURRENT ISSUE. RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM TOYOTA REGARDING THE SEAT BELTS IN THIS ACCESS CAB MODEL, BUT WAS INFORMED TODAY BY THE DEALER IN PLACERVILLE THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT THE SEATBELTS ON THESE ACCESS CAB MODELS ARE AFFECTED BY THE OPENING AND CLOSING OF THE REAR DOORS, AND HAVE A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW. BECAUSE I NEED MY VEHICLE FOR MY COMMUTE, GOING TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR, HOWEVER, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE SOMEONE DYING BECAUSE OF THE FLAWS IN THE SEATBELTS IN THE 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB MODEL. *TR
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- Fuel System61 involved a crash
- Filed Aug 2016 · Also filed under Gasoline, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER PUMPING TEN GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT STRAP HOLDING THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. UPDATED 010/04/16*LJ *TR
- Filed May 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 06/17/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ONE OF THE TWO STRAPS THAT SECURED THE GAS TANK FAILED UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE TANK. THE TANK WAS TILTED AS A RESULT. THE STRAP FAILED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. UPDATED 06/24/14
- Filed Feb 2014 · Also filed under Gasoline, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE METAL STRAPS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE HAD RUSTED AND FRACTURED, CAUSING THE RIGHT FRONT SECTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO HANG FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE FRACTURED METAL STRAP WOULD MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT WHENEVER THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000. ..UPDATED 04-22-14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS CHARGING HIM $1900 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. TWO MORE STRAPS BROKE, WHEN THE DEALER PUT THE VEHICLE ON THE RACK, WHICH CAUSED THE TANK TO FALL PULLING OUT THE GAS LINES AND WIRING, AS WELL AS CRACKING THE TANK. UPDATED 04/23/14.
- Filed Aug 2010 · Also filed under Gasoline, Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control
2ND TIME A GAS PEDAL STUCK ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK LEADING TO A 2ND COLLISION WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK & THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP ON A FLAT RD. THERE WHERE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK AND I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE INCREASED INSPEED. THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM EVEN AFTER MY FIRST ACCIDENT IN JUNE OF LAST YEAR AND AGAIN IN JULY OF THIS YEAR. TOYOTA SAID THEY WOULD TURN IT OVER TO THERE LEGAL DEPT. AND THE TRUCK WAS TO BE INSPECTED BY A ENGINEERING FIRM FROM THE WEST. THE INSPECTION FIRM WAS IN A HURRY TO INSPECT THE TRUCK AND CALLED IN JULY NOW THEY WON'T RETURN MY CALLS. THIS FIRM WAS HIRED BY TOYOTA. ALSO DURING THE REPAIR IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AIR BAG HAD SHORTED OUT AND DID NOT DEPLOY. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF TOYOTA'S TRUCKS ON THE RECALL LIST BE VERY CAREFUL AND DON'T EXPECT ANY HELP FROM THE DEALER OR TOYOTA FIXING THE PROBLEM. AS I SAID IT IS THE 2ND TIME FOR BOTH ITEMS TO FAIL. *TR
- Filed Feb 2010 · Also filed under Gasoline, Vehicle Speed Control
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA IN OCTOBER OF 2009 FOR ACCELERATOR PEDALS STICKING TO CARPET. THE LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT ME ON WHAT TO DO NEXT TO GET IT FIXED. ITS FEBRUARY 12, 2010 AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM ABOUT WHAT TO DO ON THIS ISSUE. *TR
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- Gasoline61 involved a crash
- Filed Aug 2016 · Also filed under Fuel System, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. AFTER PUMPING TEN GALLONS OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING HOME, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT STRAP HOLDING THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. UPDATED 010/04/16*LJ *TR
- Filed May 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING, ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS FRACTURED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 06/17/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ONE OF THE TWO STRAPS THAT SECURED THE GAS TANK FAILED UNDER THE WEIGHT OF THE TANK. THE TANK WAS TILTED AS A RESULT. THE STRAP FAILED AS A RESULT OF CORROSION. UPDATED 06/24/14
- Filed Feb 2014 · Also filed under Fuel System, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE METAL STRAPS USED TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK TO THE VEHICLE HAD RUSTED AND FRACTURED, CAUSING THE RIGHT FRONT SECTION OF THE FUEL TANK TO HANG FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE FRACTURED METAL STRAP WOULD MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DRIVE SHAFT WHENEVER THE CONTACT WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000. ..UPDATED 04-22-14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS CHARGING HIM $1900 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. TWO MORE STRAPS BROKE, WHEN THE DEALER PUT THE VEHICLE ON THE RACK, WHICH CAUSED THE TANK TO FALL PULLING OUT THE GAS LINES AND WIRING, AS WELL AS CRACKING THE TANK. UPDATED 04/23/14.
- Filed Aug 2010 · Also filed under Fuel System, Air Bags, Vehicle Speed Control
2ND TIME A GAS PEDAL STUCK ON MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK LEADING TO A 2ND COLLISION WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK & THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT WITH PLENTY OF ROOM TO STOP ON A FLAT RD. THERE WHERE SKID MARKS FROM MY TRUCK AND I HAD BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE INCREASED INSPEED. THE DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM EVEN AFTER MY FIRST ACCIDENT IN JUNE OF LAST YEAR AND AGAIN IN JULY OF THIS YEAR. TOYOTA SAID THEY WOULD TURN IT OVER TO THERE LEGAL DEPT. AND THE TRUCK WAS TO BE INSPECTED BY A ENGINEERING FIRM FROM THE WEST. THE INSPECTION FIRM WAS IN A HURRY TO INSPECT THE TRUCK AND CALLED IN JULY NOW THEY WON'T RETURN MY CALLS. THIS FIRM WAS HIRED BY TOYOTA. ALSO DURING THE REPAIR IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AIR BAG HAD SHORTED OUT AND DID NOT DEPLOY. IF YOU HAVE ONE OF TOYOTA'S TRUCKS ON THE RECALL LIST BE VERY CAREFUL AND DON'T EXPECT ANY HELP FROM THE DEALER OR TOYOTA FIXING THE PROBLEM. AS I SAID IT IS THE 2ND TIME FOR BOTH ITEMS TO FAIL. *TR
- Filed Feb 2010 · Also filed under Fuel System, Vehicle Speed Control
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM TOYOTA IN OCTOBER OF 2009 FOR ACCELERATOR PEDALS STICKING TO CARPET. THE LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATED THEY WOULD CONTACT ME ON WHAT TO DO NEXT TO GET IT FIXED. ITS FEBRUARY 12, 2010 AND I HAVE HEARD NOTHING FROM THEM ABOUT WHAT TO DO ON THIS ISSUE. *TR
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- Fuel/Propulsion System51 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
- Filed Oct 2018 · Also filed under Suspension
OUR 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA'S GAS TANK HAD FALLEN OFF THE FRAME DUE TO CORRODED STRAPS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT SLOW SPEED ON OUR PROPERTY. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 140,000 MILES ON IT. THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS NO SERIOUS INJURY. HOWEVER, HAD THE TANK SEPARATED WHILE BEING DRIVEN IT IS VERY POSSIBLE AND PROBABLE THAT THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN IGNITION, FIRE, EXPLOSION AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE DEALERSHIP HAD GIVEN US AN AN INITIAL ESTIMATE OF $1,800 OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS STATING THAT THE CORROSION IS 'PART OF WINTER DRIVING' THIS IS FAR FROM A PLAUSIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE EXPLANATION. GAS TANKS SHOULD NOT FALL OFF VEHICLES AND POSE SUCH A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY THREAT. TOYOTA CORPORATE REFUSED TO PAY FOR MORE THAN ROUGHLY $400 IN REPAIRS TO THE OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES. THE FINAL BILL OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES WERE $2,300 IN COSTS FOR REPAIR.
- Filed Apr 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS SIGNALED THAT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE TO A SHOULDER LANE AND CONFIRMED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING SMOKE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 08/22/17*LJ *CN
- Filed Mar 2017 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control
I WAS APPROACHING A RED;IGHT IN PHOENIX, A TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF ME I APPLIED THE BRAKE AND THE ACCELERATOR AMPED UP. THE GUY I REARENDED SAID HE SAW MER CROW HOPPING AS MY TRUCK WAS DOING THIS. I HAD MY FOOT FIRMLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD. I ONLY STOPPED WHEN I REAR ENDED HIM. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN PHOENIX.
- Filed Jun 2015 · Also filed under Suspension
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING AND THERE WAS A PUNCTURED HOLE, WHICH DAMAGED THE FUEL TANK. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT TRIED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A REMEDY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION), 12V092000 (AIR BAGS), AND 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE LEAF SPRINGS AND FUEL TANK WERE REPLACED AS A TEMPORARY REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Filed Apr 2015 · Also filed under Power Train, Engine
MY FATHER HAS AN '05 TACOMA SR5 V6 WITH THE TRD OFF-ROAD PACKAGE. HIS TRUCK IS A 6-SPEED MANUAL. WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL 1/2 WAY, THE ENGINE RESPONDS WITH A SEMI-VIOLENT JERK, AND THEN GOES. THIS SCARES ME, AS I COULDN'T EVEN IMAGINE MY FATHER GOING FULLY DOWN ON THE PEDAL. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. PLEASE FIX THIS TOYOTA. *TR
- Visibility/Wiper5
- Filed Mar 2018
AROUND 150,000MI MY DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR STARTED HANGING LOWER UNTIL EVENTUALLY IT HANGS STRAIGHT DOWN IN THE WAY (HARD PLASTIC SHELL UNDERNEATH THE CLOTH COVERING IS CRACKED WHICH ALLOWS LESS TENSION ON THE SPRING PLATE AND IT SAGS DOWN. AROUND 190,000MI THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO FAIL.
- Filed Dec 2017
SUN VISORS WILL NOT STAY UP PART WAY. THEY DROP COMPLETELY AND BLOCK THE DRIVERS VIEW.I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY OTHER TOYOTAS: 2006 COROLLA, 2007 COROLLA, AND 2010 COROLLA. THE VISOR WOULD DROP AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN USE.
- Filed Jul 2014
THE SUN VISORS, FIRST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THEN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, MADE A CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN PULLED DOWN TO BLOCK THE SUN AND, AFTERWARD, WOULD NOT HOLD ITSELF IN ITS UPWARD POSITION. AT FIRST, IT WAS MERELY ANNOYING, SINCE IT DIDN'T BLOCK MUCH OF MY VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD, BUT WITHIN A MONTH IT WOULD NOT HOLD ITSELF UP AT ALL, WHICH BLOCKED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF MY FORWARD VIEW OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE 2 LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIPS WERE NOT INTERESTED IN REPLACING THEM, AS MY TACOMA HAD 50,000 MILES ON IT (STANDARD WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 36,000). I EVENTUALLY REMOVED BOTH SUN VISORS, SINCE IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH THEM BLOCKING 50% OR MORE OF MY FORWARD VIEW. REPLACEMENTS FROM TOYOTA COST $100 EACH, I DID NOT REPLACE THEM, MAINLY BECAUSE THEY WERE OF THE SAME DESIGN AND I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE THEY WOULD LAST ANY LONGER. I DISASSEMBLED (DESTRUCTIVELY IS THE ONLY WAY TO DO SO) ONE OF THE BROKEN VISORS AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VISOR PIVOTS ON A SHORT METAL SHAFT. ON THIS SHAFT IS A, ROUGHLY, C-SHAPED METAL CLIP INSIDE A PLASTIC HOUSING. THE CLIP APPEARS TO HOLD THE TENSION NECESSARY TO KEEP THE VISOR IN PLACE. THE PLASTIC HOUSING, IN TURN, CONNECTS THE METAL CLIP TO THE REST OF THE VISOR. HOWEVER, THE PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE CLIP WAS BROKEN, ALLOWING THE CLIP TO ROTATE WITHIN AND THE VISOR TO DROOP. THERE IS NO FIX TO REPAIR THIS PLASTIC HOUSING AS THE FABRIC TRIM HAS TO BE REMOVED TO ACCESS IT. REPLACEMENT OF THE VISOR ASSEMBLY IS THE ONLY OPTION. *TR
- Filed Aug 2013
SUN VISOR HAS BEEN SAGGING FOR A WHILE AND THEN FINALLY FELL OFF THE METAL POST THAT SLIDES INSIDE THE HEAVY VISOR. *TR
- Filed Sep 2012
THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY FLAT AGAINST THE ROOF. IT APPEARS THE INTERNAL SPRING OR MECHANISM IS DEFECTIVE AND NO LONGER HOLDS THE VISOR IN A CORRECT POSITION. VISOR NOW JUST FLAPS DOWN OBSTRUCTING VIEW. *TR
- Equipment51 involved a crash
- Filed Feb 2010
UPDATE ON COMPLAINT ALREADY FILED FOR A TOYOTA TACOMA 2005 ACCIDENT DATE WAS JUNE 17, 2009 NOT AUGUST. *TR
- Filed May 2009
VENTILATION FAN SWITCH HAS FAILED AND NO OUTSIDE AIR NOR AIR CONDITIONING FLOWS THROUGH THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ON 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4 DOOR LONG-BED PICK-UP TRUCK. *TR
- Filed Jul 2008 · Also filed under Steering, Power Train
I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD 4X4 THEY HAVE REPLACED MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS 6 TIMES KNOW MY FRONT DIFF, THE TRANSMISSION ONCE AND MY REAR END. *TR
- Filed Nov 2007 · Also filed under Vehicle Speed Control
MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA 4DR 2X4 IS EXPERIENCING THE LURCHING ISSUE WHEN A/C IS RUNNING AT A STOP LIGHT. ALTHOUGH IT HAS NOT CAUSED ANY ACCIDENTS THUS FAR, I'VE COME CLOSE IN MANY OCCASIONS AND NERVOUS AT LETTING MY WIFE DRIVE THE VEHICLE. NOW THAT I'VE JUST HAD A CHILD, I'M EVEN MORE INTERESTED IN GETTING THIS ISSUE FIXED. THIS ISSUE OCCURS REPEATEDLY WHEN A/C IS RUNNING. *TR
- Filed Aug 2005
MY NEW 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA MAKES A MOANING WHINING SOUND WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR IS ON AND THE NOISE IS MORE NOTICEABLE AT BETWEEN 1200 AND 1500 RPM. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY HEARD THE NOISE BUT IT WAS NORMAL IN THEIR OPINION AS THEY HEARD OTHERS MAKE THE SAME NOISE. THE NOISE IS ANNOYING AND THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 900 MILES ON IT. WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST I DO?*JB
- Exterior Lighting3
- Filed Mar 2016
I BOUGHT A TACOMA 3 MONTHS AFTER TOYOTA WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (ZTZ) NO POL 14-03 DATE 06/25/14 PRIMARY COVERAGE ENDED ON NOV. 30 2015. THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS HAVE BURN, AND CRACKED ,THE INSIDE LENS, INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT UNIT. I HAD THEM LOOKED AT ,AND PICTURES WERE TAKEN OF BOTH BURNED HEADLIGHTS. THEY SENT THE INFO TO SERVCO HAWAII [phone removed] AND 3 WEEKS LATER ON 03/11/2016 WAS TOLD THEY DENIED ME FOR THE FREE REPLACEMENT. I HAD TALKED TO THE GUY I HAD GOTTEN THE TRUCK FROM AND HE SAID HE HAD NEVER GOTTEN A LETTER FROM TOYOTA, FOR THE LIGHT PROBLEM OR HE WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THE FREE REPLACEMENT DONE. I DISAPPOINTED WITH TOYOTA NOT FIXING THIS SAFETY PROBLEM, AS I FEEL IF IT CAN BURN AND CRACK THE PLASTIC LENDS I HOPE IT CAN NOT START A FIRE. ALSO THE DISTORTED VIEW THE ONCOMING CARS SEE. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHERS THAT STATED THEY TO NEVER GOTTEN NOTICE OF THIS HEADLIGHT PROBLEM AND THEY TO HAVE THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS THAT ARE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I HAVE A FEELING THE LETTERS WERE NOT SENT TO A LOT OF THE PEOPLE, THAT IT SHOULD HAVE SENT TO. I'M CURIOUS AS TO THE NUMBER THEY DID FIX ,COMPARED TO HOW MANY TRUCKS WITH DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE OUT THERE, THAT WERE NOT FIXED THAT SHOULD BE FIXED.
- Filed Jan 2013
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PLASTIC COVERS THAT COVERED THE HEADLIGHTS HAD TURNED YELLOW. THE CONSUMER STATED THE COVERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN MADE OUT OF GLASS, INSTEAD OF PLASTIC.
- Filed Nov 2004
I'M NOT SUTRE IF THIS REALLY QUALIFIES BUT I BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK AND THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL QUITS WORKING AT VARIUOS TIMES WHEN ITS IN THE "ON" POSITION.*AK
- Latches/Locks/Linkages3
- Filed Jan 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN WHEN THE DOOR SWUNG OPEN INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOCK MECHANISM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
- Filed Dec 2005
2005 TACOMA PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED, WHEN DOOR WAS CLOSED. HAD TO HOLD DOOR CLOSED UNTIL TRUCK WAS DRIVEN HOME. THERE WERE TWO PEOPLE IN TRUCK, ONE TO DRIVE THE OTHER TO HOLD DOOR SHUT. NEXT BUSINESS DAY TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. NO REPAIR FOR FAULTY PART, PART WAS PUT ON ORDER, A TEMP FIX WAS DONE SO DOOR WOULD REMAIN CLOSED. WAS ADVISED NOT TO USE DOOR UNTIL NEW PART WAS INSTALLED. *NM
- Filed May 2005
NO LOCKS ON THE ACCESS DOOR'S. WHERE THE SEAT BELT'S ATTACHE THE DOOR CAN OPEN ON IMPACT.
- Electronic Stability Control (esc)2
- Filed Sep 2015 · Also filed under Suspension, Structure
IN REFERENCE TO U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS CASE NUMBER: 1:14-CV-02208 I CURRENTLY OWN A 05 TACOMA THAT HAS THE FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY, I'VE CONTACTED TOYOTA REPEATEDLY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE DENYING TO FIX THIS BECAUSE THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER IN THE USA. MY ARGUMENT HERE IS THAT TOYOTA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS HAD MAY COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT YET DID NOTHING ABOUT IT, THEY SHOULD FIX THIS THE VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF WHERE IT IS BECAUSE IT POSES A MAJOR SAFETY RISK TO MY LIFE AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD.
- Filed Mar 2009 · Also filed under Power Train, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control
I BOUGHT MY 2005 TACOMA ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM THREE TIMES NOW. THE LAST TIME BEING TONIGHT AFTER PICKING UP MY DAUGHTER AT WORK. THE TRUCK WAS ACCELERATING AND I WAS LITERALLY STANDING ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING AND WOULD NOT STOP. I THROUGH IT INTO NEUTRAL AND IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO EXPLODE! I HAVE NO RUGS IN MY VEHICLE, IT DID NOT COME WITH ANY, AND I WAS GOING TO GET THE ALL WEATHER MATS, BUT HAVE NOT BOUGHT THEM YET. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGED. I DO CONSIDER MYSELF TO BE A FAIRLY EXPERIENCED DRIVER, I USE TO RACE A 70 CHEVELLE IN THE 1/4 MILE (THIS WAS MANY YEARS AGO.), IF I DID NOT HAVE SUCH EXPERIENCE I AM SURE I WOULD HAVE RAN THE CAR UP A TREE OR SOMETHING. I AM SCARED, I HAVE BEAT CANCER TWICE AND I'LL BE '!@#$% IF I AM GOING TO LET A FAULTY TACOMA TAKE ME OUT! *TR
- Parking Brake2
- Filed Jan 2010
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND HIS PARKING BRAKE IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING HE CAN DO. *KB
- Filed Feb 2006 · Also filed under Power Train
AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE AT 6271 MILES, LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LATER AGAIN HEARD A CLINKING SOUND EMANATING FROM THE REAR TRANSMISSION WHEEL AREA. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AND DURING TECHNICIAN [name removed] WITH SPOUSE REAR END LOCKED UP. DEALER DISCOVERED ISSUE WAS BOLTS ON RIGHT REAR E-BRAKE CABLE INSIDE DRUM CAME OUT AND BRAKE SHOE WAS LOCKING UP REAR AND THEN MAKING IT HARD TO SHIFT INTO GEAR AND BOLT WAS MAKING THE GRINDING NOISE AT LOWER 1ST GEAR. DEALER REMOVED AND CLEANED AXLES, INSTALLED NEW BOLTS ON E-BRAKE CABLE, REMOVED AND REPAIRED REAR BRAKE SHOES AND MACHINED BOTH REAR DRUMS. *NM
- Back Over Prevention11 involved a crash
- Filed Jul 2023 · Also filed under Structure, Wheels
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 unfair
- Traction Control System1
- Filed Jan 2017 · Also filed under Steering, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION RE-ENGAGED ON ITS OWN AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE, WHEN THE TRACTION CONTROL WAS DISABLED, AND WHEN DRIVING OVER ICE, SNOW, AND/OR SAND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 04/05/17 LJ *CN
- Electric1
- Filed Feb 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STOP IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WHEN SNOW COVERS ROAD SURFACE OR DRIVING THROUGH STANDING WATER VEHICLE IS ALMOST IMPOSIBLE TO STOP. REPORTED TO TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS A NORMAL CONDITION BECAUSE OF ABS. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION *CN
- Air1
- Filed Mar 2005 · Also filed under Service Brakes
2005 TACOMA PRERUNNER. AUTOMATIC-PACKAGE 2. HAD NEW VEHICLE SURGE 3 DIFFERENT TIMES AFTER PURCHASE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH. LAST TIME SENT ME INTO MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION. THIS WAS TUESDAY MARCH 29, 2005. CALLED DEALER AND THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK. ALL PEOPLE AT DEALERSHIP HAVE BEEN VERY NICE, BUT SAY THEY HAVE FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. FOUND OUT LAST WEEK, THAT A LADY ON A TEST DRIVE HAD A CAR SURGE THROUGH THE SHOWROOM WINDOW AT SAME DEALERSHIP. I HAVE NO FAITH THAT THE VEHICLE WON'T DO THIS AGAIN. I AM REFUSING TO PICK VEHICLE UP AT DEALERSHIP, EVEN THOUGH I PAID CASH.
Safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD, so check the row that matches the truck. Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings.
NHTSA hasn't published star ratings for this truck. NHTSA doesn't crash-test every version of every truck, so this doesn't mean the truck is unsafe.