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 · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was corrosion around the attachment area of the leaf springs. The technician diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The subframe was previously sprayed with an anti-corrosion agent…
ODI 10860472
Body
PAINT PEELING FROM ROOD.
ODI 10970376
Body
10 - 12 inch long vertical rust and cracks in the frame. Located on both sides of the frames interior. Locations are both opposite of the catalytic converters. I was told by a friend there was an issue and toyota was replacing the frames due to inferior quality of production causing a safety issue in which the frames were rusting from the inside out. I made an appointment with the local dealer on 4/4/2016, i had to…
ODI 10859823
Body
2005 toyota tacoma frame rust recall. Toyota rep inspected the frame and stated it has failed due to rust and corrosion. Toyota refuses to offer any remedy for this problem. Frame could break and cause personal or vehicle damage.
ODI 10855325
Body
A limited service campaign notified me of possible frame rust problem. Received crc coating 9/10/2014. Noticed rust had advanced through the frame and notified dealer. Dealer checked damage 3/21/16 and gave me a toyota customer service number. Toyota said they couldn't do anything about it since i received the crc coating, which was poorly applied. (see pictures of overspray on bed, indicating it had not been…
ODI 10854504
Body
The toyota dealer in concord, nh inspected my 2005 toyota tacoma on march 17, 2016. They reported that the frame is corroded and that there is a perforation inside the frame by the front body mount. They suggested i called toyota. Three phone calls to toyota. They are aware of frame corrosion issues, but refused to correct this, because "the replacement program no longer applies." clearly the manufacturer is aware…
ODI 10851164
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The owner of the toyota tacoma received a safety recall notice informing the owner that certain toyota vehicles from the year 2005 -2011 has had a defect with rear leaf spring . The owner immediately went to toyota of bowie , maryland he informed them the notice he received in march . He has called the manager several times during the last 4 months to give an update of the parts . It's been 4 months the car hasn't…
ODI 10888923
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension), the technician stated that the frame of the vehicle was rusted and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 225,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10863121
Body
Please see below. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10845821
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While having the tires replaced, the contact was informed that the frame was corroded. The vehicle was previously serviced under a manufacturer's limited service campaign for corrosion resistant compound application for the frame, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,140.
ODI 10839770
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
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was at the local dealer, the mechanic diagnosed that the subframe was corroded around the rear of the vehicle and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously inspected under a voluntary recall by the manufacturer. The vin was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension); however, the manufacturer…
ODI 10840254
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I purchased this truck about a year ago. I recently heard of a settlement regarding rusty frames. My truck has one, very bad and i need to know how to proceed to get this fixed or traded in.
ODI 10926531
Body · Steering
Major rust damage on frame after only 8 years of vehilce being released, a 2 by 4 inch wide hole on both sides for the trucks frame causing warping and bending as well as unsafe driving conditions. When taken to toyota dealership repairs took 9 months, and upon completion was send back to owners possession without test driving or verifying project completion.
ODI 10894141
Body
My truck frame is severely rusted. Toyota had a voluntary frame exchange program, for which i qualified. I first took my truck to the local dealer (penn toyota in greenvale, ny) for inspection as per toyota's program in october 2015. Dealer confirmed that a new frame is needed and advised me that it is on order. Since oct 2015, i followed up with dealer several times, and in january 2016, dealer advised that they do…
ODI 10906889
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While having the vehicle inspected, the contact observed corrosion on the frame. The vehicle was taken to local dealer (cox toyota [redacted], burlington, nc 27215) where it was diagnosed that the frame had excessive corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that a recall was sent out years…
ODI 11005847
Body · Electronic Stability Control · Suspension
In reference to u.s. District court for the western district of arkansas case number: 1:14-cv-02208 i currently own a 05 tacoma that has the frame rusted completely, i've contacted toyota repeatedly about this issue and they are denying to fix this because this vehicle is no longer in the usa. My argument here is that toyota has known about this problem and has had may complaints about it yet did nothing about it,…
ODI 10761568
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for a manufacturer's recall where the frame was replaced; however, the muffler was removed and was not reattached to the vehicle. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact was concerned for his safety. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10762210
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was undergoing an oil change, the technician noticed that the frame on the front driver side was severely rusted and stated it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.
ODI 10716730
Body
Frame recall. I took my frame in to be sprayed with rust protection but 4 months later the vehicle failed the state inpection due to holes in the frame. Toyota said that since they already put the rust protection on they can not do anything. They did not properly inspect my frame. The rust holes did not appear after 4 months. They should of replaced the bad frame.
ODI 10846150
Body · Suspension
Took my tacoma into dealer for noise coming out the back of truck turn out that my truck had 2 active recalls on it one was the frame and the other was rear spring. They told me that the frame had to be replace because there was significant rust and had made a hole on it. My problem is that toyota still has my truck with no ata on repair. They said that i can have my truck back if i sign a waiver if my truck is not…
ODI 10704873
Body · Suspension
The vehicle has significant frame rust. There are several areas on the frame where large sections of metal have delaminated. This presents a structural integrity issue in key supporting areas of the frame assembly for major components to include drive train, braking and suspension. The overall crash worthiness is in question due to the structural integrity issue presented by the frame design, metal composition and…
ODI 10676179
Body
Toyota sent me a recall notice (that was not listed on your site) for rust on the frame. I had the dealership inspect it and they said that it is bad and toyota will replace the frame. The dealership is telling me that specific parts (the power steering rack and lines) that are rusty will not be able to be put back when the frame is replaced (and the truck assembled again) but i have to pay the cost. I had those…
ODI 10668128
Body
I live in ne pennsylvania and was just informed by my mechanic that my truck may not pass another inspection due to frame rust. Specifically along side the catalytic converter. My dealer said there is a limited recall in the new england states but not pa. Will toyota expand the recall? *tr
ODI 10661027
Body
Due to a faulty paint or manufacturing process my vehicle is experiencing excessive paint chipping, not caused by external forces. The manufacturer's local dealer as well as local reputable body shops, are aware of the problem. The manufacturer was contacted without resolution. While researching my particular situation, i came across numerous write ups of other consumers experiencing the same issue. *tr
ODI 10654764