Problems with 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 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.]). ...

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. while driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the clutch pedal was soft. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the clutch pedal turn spring was defective. as a result, the clutch pedal caused the clutch master cylinder rod to bend. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clutch master cylinder rod needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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 the driveshaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. updated 08/17/16*lj the consumer checked there was a crash and it was reported to the police. no further information was provided. updated 08/22/16.*jb

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

2005 toyota tacoma. consumer writes in regards to vehicle pulls to the left while driving, gear shifter problems and stalling issues. *ld *js

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 see what had happened, he stated that the rack and pinion had completed rotted out and broke. i also had him check the frame on my truck, since i received a tsb bulletin about the excessive corrosion due to not enough frame undercoating being applied in cold states. he found a large hole behind the catalytic converter in the frame. the mechanic checked the rest of the frame and found some smaller perforations as well. my questions is if the frame is beginning to rot and they are selectively replacing the frames or vehicle if they are a danger, why are no other components that are attached to these failing parts covered as ...

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.

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, (850) 688-9264) 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.

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

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 problem. it is such a problem that a fabrication company dmz makes a gusset repair kit to repair and reinforce the frame. it's a bout a 10 hour repair. http://dmzfab.com/product/tacoma-motor-mount-gusset-kit/. toyota should contact them for the cure. *tr

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 the rust it will cause severe injury or death to the occupants and this has to be fixed now. *tr

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 inspected at a dealership. took to toyota dealer, who told me there was no evidence of driver abuse, no rust, not really anything that showed why the weld had broken, but that toyota did not want to do anything due to aftermarket lift and oversized tired. lift was already installed on vehicle when purchased at a toyota dealership. toyota corporate told me they did not want to help because vehicle is out of factory warranty. the steering shaft is directly under the part of the motor that is sagging down, and i am afraid if it were to break completely it might stop the vehicle from being able to turn. also, is there now extra stress on any of the wiring? is it flexing and ...

The frame is rusting. there are hole starting to form. *tr

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 hood and doors. my truck is not of appropriate age or weather conditions to have these types of paint problems. toyota refuses to investigate or pay for my issues and just recommends that i go pay a dealer to fix it out of my pocket. i see several others with the exact same problems on many blogs, class action anyone? *tr