2005 Toyota Tacoma Electrical System Problems
- 15
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 15 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · 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.
ODI 11205577
Electrical System
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…
ODI 11014940
Electrical System
When using air condition or heating it does not go on unless you step on a button located on the passenger side floor which then the unit will regulate and turn on. You can feel a click when you press it on the floor don't know why this is.
ODI 10984245
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start occasionally. The vehicle would lose power and fail to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wire harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
ODI 10789672
Electrical System
I was driving, from my work try to open the window and i can not open i stop, something smell burn, was my driving side door, windows were lock, my truck were looked , i can not open doors, i drove to my mecanic he broke the window, a lot smoke inside my truck, ok, i went out, and it cost me $1200.00.- to fix, well change everything inside. Thanks i live in lomita ca.
Fire reported
ODI 10785099
Electrical System
Took our 2005 toyota truck into the toyota dealer for a check engine light p0333. They said that it was a cable that was previously replaced by another toyota dealer due to rodent damage. Since the car only has 2000 miles since that repair and a total mileage of 12,000 miles we found it unbelievable that they would quote us a "discounted" rate of 2,318.00 to repair the cable again. We told them that we did not want…
ODI 10626222
Electrical System
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.
ODI 11079654
Electrical System
Spiral cable, air bag, steering column, charged $609.82 by dealer to repair, was in other repair shop this week, heard another cutomer complain of same problem, also had 2005 toyota tacoma. Every single light came on, on the dash, scared the living daylights out of me. Manual says take immediately to dealer. What a rip off. *tr
ODI 10434383
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician stated that the ignition switch and cables would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10397476
Electrical System
My stereo changes stations on its own i don't know if it's in the buttons in the steering wheel or the actual stereo itself.
ODI 10817215
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Short in the button to turn the cruse control on sometimes it works but i have to push it at least 200 times. The second thing is a short in the over head compas/temperature gauge it just does not work any more.
ODI 10817210
Electrical System · Visibility
Blower motor fan speed selector switch illumination has quit working and also the outside temperature display on the front passenger roof has quit working. *tr
ODI 10310115
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · 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…
ODI 10263227
Electrical System
I just read a similar complaint and i wanted to file my story. My 2005 tacoma's speedometer has been reading approximately 7 miles per hour faster than actual. I couldn't figure out why so many cars were passing me on the highway when i was doing around 65! I checked it by following my wife in her car and also compared against mile markers. I took to the dealer and they hooked it up to the diagnostic computer and…
ODI 10159150
Electrical System · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Dt*: the contact stated while the four wheel drive was shifted from four wheel drive high or low, the vehicle will not always shift. The four wheel drive light illuminated and the audible alarm stating the vehicle has not shifted came on. An additional 5 attempts were needed after the vehicle was moved. The technical representative from the manufacturer drove the vehicle and determined this was normal operating…
ODI 10151695