2005 Toyota Tacoma Service Brakes Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
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.
ODI 10908511
Service Brakes
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…
ODI 10863245
Body · Service Brakes
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.
ODI 10893071
Driveshaft · Service Brakes
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…
ODI 10722205
Service Brakes · 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.
ODI 10713912
Service Brakes
It was clear and dry on the day of the accident. The hov lane was dry and newly paved. I was traveling approximately 65-60 mpg when i saw brake lights. I began to decelerate and step on the brakes at about 300 feet. Suddenly, i noticed that the vehicle in front of me was not stopping, but rather that it had already stopped! At approximately 200 feet away from the car, i pressed my brake petal to the floor. At 20…
Crash reported
ODI 10568929
Engine · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
In june 2013 i was approaching an interstate entrance ramp. As i slowed down (foot on the brake) to make the right turn onto the ramp, the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the rear end to "fish tail" around, jumping the curb on the right side of the ramp and sending the vehicle down the embankment. I was able to get the vehicle to stop before hitting the fence at the bottom of the hill. Since this first…
Crash reported
ODI 10632642
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.