2005 Toyota Tacoma Power Train Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- motor mount · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
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…
ODI 11233936
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 11081730
Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also heard a thud coming from the transmission when the vehicle was being slowed to a stop. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that…
Crash reported
ODI 10875865
Power Train · Steering · Traction Control System
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…
ODI 10945776
Power Train
2005 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle pulls to the left while driving, gear shifter problems and stalling issues. *ld *js
ODI 11005728
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
I had complete failure to my rack and pinion steering due to excessive corrosion to the component. I was pulling into a business doing about 10 mph and the steering locked up completely. I checked the power steering fluid in the reservoir and it was completely empty. I checked under the truck and on the ground was a puddle of steering fluid. The vehicle was taken to a local garage and when he examined the truck to…
ODI 10727023
Engine · Power Train · Suspension · 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, 3800 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304, [redacted]) diagnosed that the tires were the cause of the failures. The dealer did not replace the…
ODI 11101115
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
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
ODI 10704875
Power Train · Steering
I have 2005 tacoma 4x4 with a frame that cracked and collapsed into its self were the left motor mount is welded to the frame. The motor came to rest on the steering shaft knuckle @ the rack and pinion making it difficult to steer. I called toyota service center they told me it was the first time they had heard about this problem. Upon researching the problem on the web there are well over 200 complaints same…
ODI 10644864
Body · Power Train · Suspension
I have noticed excessive rust on the frame of my 2005 toyota tacoma and also rust hole through the frame/leaf spring mount on the right side. I did contact and send pictures to toyota customer experience center file# stating that the vehicle is out of warranty and they wont repair this unsafe condition that so many tacoma's are having. When one of these tacoma's gets into an accident with the frames compromised by…
ODI 10575560
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Started hearing rubbing/grinding type noise coming from front end. Inspected and found lf cv axle leaking grease, so thought the noise was coming from there. Replaced lf cv axle, and the noise did not go away. Inspected further and found drivers side frame where the motor mount bracket is welded to cracked, causing the motor to flex and the fan to rub on the fan shroud. Contacted toyota, who instructed me to get it…
ODI 10559528
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
The frame is rusting. There are hole starting to form. *tr
ODI 10662408
Body · Power Train
My 2005 toyota tacoma quad cab sr5 has an issue with the transmission. At a complete stop with my foot firmly on the brake my truck lunges forward in a very dangerous abrupt manner as though someone rear ended me. This happens often at stop lights a few seconds after i come to a complete stop. A second issue is that my paint is cracking and peeling on my roof and my clear coat is noticeably bad on the edges of my…
ODI 10439055
Power Train
My truck has been at [xxx] for 2 months to be worked on and i feel that this is not right i count on my truck. We had to [xxx] and we couldn't count on them either the transmission went out of one left us waking and we trade it in on other one because it was gone out again so the new one we just let go back because the same thing was happen to it really did messed up our credit i know you don't care about any of…
ODI 10689750
Power Train
My wife and i bought a "certified used" 2005 toyota tacoma last year. Auto 4x4 ext cab trd with 42k... Great truck but we have the same issue that i've heard so much about. After stopping at a red light, several seconds later it wants to lunge forward. Not every time but probably 1 out of 5 stops. As one owner put it, it feels as though as someone is trying to push you with their car. No, its not the floor mats or…
ODI 10320541
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that a loud noise was exhibited from under the hood while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The failure was located at the transmission bell house, which was made of aluminum and causing the abnormal noise. The dealer replaced the transmission bell house several times under the warranty but the failure was not…
ODI 10456528
Power Train
My 2005 toyota tacoma engine suddenly accelerated. The pedal moved to floor and stayed there. I immediately pushed in the clutch. I checked to make sure there was no interference from the rubber mat and pumped the pedal several times while coasting. After about five seconds, the engine dropped from redline and resumed normal idle. In an automatic transmission this would have been a highly dangerous condition. *tr
ODI 10256970
Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls
I took my 2005 toyota tacoma in for a squeal in the window, under warranty. Sun toyota told me i would need a regulator. I left my truck there for four hours, when i returned to pick it up, they informed me that my clutch was completely warned out. I didn't bring it in for any kind of clutch repair, mind the fact i was only at 26k miles. I asked how did they determined that. The guy in the service dept. Said he,…
ODI 10214715
Power Train · Structure
The events leading up to the incident was driving my vehicle on vacation. The motor mount on the vehicle broke, and the engine was leaning to the driver side. Toyota refused coverage for a number of reasons, including saying it wasn't covered under warranty, my aftermarket shocks caused the motor mount to break, my heavy front bumper caused the problem, and they said i drove the truck to hard. Under the…
ODI 10212198
Power Train
2005 toyota tacoma started jumping out of gear while in fourth gear.*mr the consumer stated the problem only happens while in 4th gear. *jb
ODI 10134545