2005 Toyota Tacoma Body Problems
- 115
- 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 115 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 26 records
- frame rust · 14 records
- notified failure · 11 records
- failure failure · 10 records
- rust frame · 10 records
- approximate failure · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 30 |
| 150–400k mi | 27 |
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
I bought a used 2005 tacoma in july of 2019. No frame issues were apparent at the time that i purchased it. The week after i bought it, i took it to the dealership to have recall work done on the leaf springs and seat belts. I asked the dealership service department to check out the frame because i had become aware of the frame service campaign. They told me that the deadline had passed in january of 2019 and that…
ODI 11252657
Body
Mechanic noted rust on frame. Contacted toyota, there was a lawsuit about premature rusting on frames, but settlement is done and there is nothing they(toyota) can do?
ODI 11202973
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that there was a hole in the frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to holman toyota (1301 nj-73, mt laurel township, nj 08054, [redacted]) and they stated that there was a warranty enhancement program dated from 7/17/17 to 01/31/19. The dealer and manufacturer stated that during that time, they could have made the repairs; however, they could no…
ODI 11204379
Body
Exhaust system was in need of repair. Shop would not be able to fix because the frame is so rusted there is nothing left to attach new parts to. Shop showed me large holes in frame. Then advised me that i should not be driving it with the possibilities of breaking. Which i have heard happen to others. I have never received a notice or recall for this problem. The only recall that i have received and taken care of…
ODI 11191531
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle pulled to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed the chassis was bent and was to take the vehicle to a toyota dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The contact stated that the chassis was previously replaced at toyota of bristol dealer, (3045 w state st,…
ODI 11307224
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered that the frame was corroded. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Royal south toyota (3115 s walnut st, bloomington, in 47401, [redacted]) was contacted and unable to assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11204703
Body · Steering · Suspension
We brought the truck in to have it checked for rust and corrosion that we seen, palmers airport toyota said they seen none, the a-frame has rusted and corroded to the point of snapping and the metal is corroded and peeling with a crack going around the whole a-frame. The truck is now not moveable, the whole tire will fall off if we do move it, we made it back to our home with it luckily and toyota corporate says…
ODI 11103711
Body
The 2005 toyota tacoma bumper is mounted to the hitch. The hitch is welded to brackets that connect to the frame. The frame has been replaced with previous campaigns, however there is a severe safety issue with these hitches. Any tacoma with the bumper mounted to the hitch would be at risk of creating a hazard for other drivers. If i had been towing something with the hitch, it may have caused my vehicle to overturn…
ODI 11051517
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Toyota frame recall - i have a 2005 toyota tacoma with holes and cracks visible in the frame. I can only imagine the damage internally to the frame. Huge chunks of frame rust come from the inside of the frame when pressure washed. The truck was originally purchased and resided in the northeast for the majority of the vehicle's life. The truck was obviously exposed to road salts and as a result the frame has been…
ODI 10993333
Body
The frame is rusting and has perforations which could lead to frame failure. The vehicle has been kept in immaculate condition over its life. The level of corrosion on this vehicle did not happen in two years. Toyota needs to notify their customers that these vehicles are corroding faster (because they fought the same issue in court and won). They need to point that they are not legal to drive despite the…
ODI 10970137
Body
I purchased my 2005 toyota tacoma used with 108,000 miles on it on 12/8/2016. It failed virginia inspection on 12/20/2016 due to rust in the frame. The truck is not safe or legal to drive. Toyota will not cover the damage under lsc e0d, which expired in march 2016, despite that the vehicle was in a toyota dealer twice during the service campaign.
ODI 10937603
Body
Toyota truck recall on frame rust and corrosion. I brought truck to prime toyota lancaster ma the frame was coated with an undercoat paint. The truck went in for repairs when it was on the lift the mechanic said there were holes and corrosion in the frame and it was a safety issue to drive. I asked the dealer about having it fixed i was told to contact corporate. Corporate told me the recall has been closed out and…
ODI 10926358
Body
Frame defect with rust and corrosion. Not sure when the corrosion started, but i discovered nov 11, 2016 - while doing a transmission fluid change. The major rust and corrosion appear to be concentrated near the catalytic converters on both sides of the vehicle affecting the integrity of the frame. See attached photos for left side (driver side) and right side (passenger side).
ODI 10926114
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact took the vehicle to be serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The campaign expired in march of 2016 and the undercoating, performed by another dealer, failed to stop the corrosion. It was diagnosed that either the frame needed to be repaired or the entire vehicle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10915902
Body
While underneath truck investigating noise from vibrating metal i noticed the frame badly rusted near the catalytic converter to the point where a large hole formed. Rusted pieces of the frame fall off when lightly tapped with a hammer. A quick internet search made it apparent this is a very common problem. Truck was bought and always registered in a southern state but was driven in illinois for 3 years while on…
ODI 10904250
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine servicing and was informed that there was extensive rust, corrosion, holes, and cracks in the frame. The vehicle would not pass an inspection unless the parts were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10924851
Body
The tacoma is susceptible to unusual amounts of frame rust and while underneath mine, changing the oil in the truck i found holes in the truck frame large enough to fit my fist in. So far i've received the run around from toyota. They had a limited service campaign and replaced many truck frames. That stopped in march of 2016. Now they aren't doing anything about this problem and leaving it on the shoulders of…
ODI 10906770
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline
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
ODI 10898331
Body
The frame on this truck had been replaced due to excessive rust. The rear bumper support bc and factory installed tow hitch were re installed. That was november 2014. In august of brad 2016 while towing a small camper on the mass turnpike, the hitch to frame attachment failed on the driver's side of the frame. Pulled over when i heard the thump.
ODI 10906784
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (air bags); however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair for free due to excessive corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
ODI 10889359
Body
I am writing to you in reference to my 2005 toyota tacoma. As you may be aware, tacomas have been having problems in the states with harsh winters, and with corrosions of the frame from road salt. The problem has been so evident that toyota has admitted to not having adequate corrosion resistant protection. The first time i became aware of this issue was at the end of june 2016. I called my toyota dealer about two…
ODI 10888053
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the subframe underneath the vehicle was corroded and had holes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in an extended warranty campaign, but the campaign had expired. The failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 09/06/16*lj toyota's main hq stated it…
ODI 10875172
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle, near both front tires and the rear driver's tire, had rust that created holes. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty to receive a recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
ODI 10875900
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. A mechanic found large holes, approximately five inches in diameter, in the frame that held the vehicle together. The dealer confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was informed that many vehicles were repaired with the similar failure. The dealer refused to repair the vehicle because the service bulletin expired on 3/31/2016. The vin was unknown.…
ODI 10872353
Body
I purchased a 2005 toyota tacoma in august of 2015. I took my vehicle to a toyota dealer to remove a wheel lug nut in september of 2015. I was advised by a toyota service representative that there was a recall on the frame of my truck but when the service records were checked, the service representative advised that the recall service had been performed on my truck by treating the frame. On march 17 2016 my son took…
ODI 10860208