2005 Toyota Tacoma Problems and Recalls (693 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma is Body / frame (32% of 693 owner reports). There are 10 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Body / frame — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 693 complaints · 10 recalls

What problems show up on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma?

220 of 693 filings named Body / frame (32% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Suspension (101 reports).

There are 10 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Cruise / speed control, Airbags, and Suspension. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2004 has 411 reports on file; this year has 693. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2005 Toyota Tacoma

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 10 campaigns on file below.
  2. Body / frame. Look for rust, collision repair and body gaps that do not match a clean truck.
  3. Suspension. Listen for clunks over bumps and look at tire wear for alignment issues.
  4. Cruise / speed control. Test cruise control and ask about unintended-acceleration reports on this year.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Body / frame. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Body / frame 220 complaints · 31.8% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 46
  • Fires 4
  • Injuries 16
  • Deaths 0
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Body / frame (STRUCTURE) appears in 220 of 693 owner complaints (31.8%) in this vehicle snapshot. Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 220 complaints, 31.8% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 2 crash reports 2 fire reports 220 · 31.8% Suspension (SUSPENSION): 101 complaints, 14.6% of reports Suspension (SUSPENSION) 2 crash reports 101 · 14.6% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 85 complaints, 12.3% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 26 crash reports 85 · 12.3% Steering (STEERING): 50 complaints, 7.2% of reports Steering (STEERING) 50 · 7.2% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 43 complaints, 6.2% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 43 · 6.2% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 40 complaints, 5.8% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 3 crash reports 40 · 5.8% Engine (ENGINE): 21 complaints, 3.0% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 21 · 3.0% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 19 complaints, 2.7% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 8 crash reports 19 · 2.7% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 18 complaints, 2.6% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 18 · 2.6% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 356 complaints, 51.4% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 13 crash reports 356 · 51.4% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 220 31.8% 2 crashes · 2 fires
Suspension (SUSPENSION) 101 14.6% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 85 12.3% 26 crashes · 0 fires
Steering (STEERING) 50 7.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 43 6.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 40 5.8% 3 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 21 3.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 19 2.7% 8 crashes · 0 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 18 2.6% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 356 51.4% 13 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2004; the first recall shown was reported in Feb 2005. 2004-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2005-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2005-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2005-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2005-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2006-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2006-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2006-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2006-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2007-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2007-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2007-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2007-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2008-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2008-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2008-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2008-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2009-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2009-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2009-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2009-Q4: 11 owner reports 11 2010-Q1: 43 owner reports 43 2010-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2010-Q3: 10 owner reports 10 2010-Q4: 9 owner reports 9 2011-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2011-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2011-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2011-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2012-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2012-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2012-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2012-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2013-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2013-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2013-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2013-Q4: 17 owner reports 17 2014-Q1: 31 owner reports 31 2014-Q2: 22 owner reports 22 2014-Q3: 22 owner reports 22 2014-Q4: 33 owner reports 33 2015-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2015-Q2: 23 owner reports 23 2015-Q3: 15 owner reports 15 2015-Q4: 11 owner reports 11 2016-Q1: 18 owner reports 18 2016-Q2: 26 owner reports 26 2016-Q3: 22 owner reports 22 2016-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2017-Q1: 13 owner reports 13 2017-Q2: 15 owner reports 15 2017-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2017-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2018-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2018-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2018-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2019-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2019-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2019-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2020-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2020-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2020-Q3: 5 owner reports 5 2020-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2021-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2021-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2022-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2024-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2026-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Oct 2004 Apr 2026 Recall campaign 05V050000 ◆ Recall campaign 05V050000 Recall campaign 05V302000 ◆ Recall campaign 05V302000 Recall campaign 06V096000 ◆ Recall campaign 06V096000 Recall campaign 09V223000 ◆ Recall campaign 09V223000 Recall campaign 09V388000 ◆ Recall campaign 09V388000 Recall campaign 10V035000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V035000 Recall campaign 10V036000 ◆ Recall campaign 10V036000 Recall campaign 12V092000 ◆ Recall campaign 12V092000 Recall campaign 13V337000 ◆ Recall campaign 13V337000 Recall campaign 14V604000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V604000
  • Campaign 09V223000 was reported 1,658 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 09V388000 was reported 1,224 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 10V035000 was reported 1,891 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 10V036000 was reported 1,891 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 12V092000 was reported 2,394 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 14V604000 was reported 3,392 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2004-Q4 Owner reports 2
2005-Q1 Owner reports 10
2005-Q2 Owner reports 12
2005-Q3 Owner reports 13
2005-Q4 Owner reports 9
2006-Q1 Owner reports 13
2006-Q2 Owner reports 8
2006-Q3 Owner reports 5
2006-Q4 Owner reports 4
2007-Q1 Owner reports 3
2007-Q2 Owner reports 7
2007-Q3 Owner reports 7
2007-Q4 Owner reports 12
2008-Q1 Owner reports 5
2008-Q2 Owner reports 7
2008-Q3 Owner reports 8
2008-Q4 Owner reports 8
2009-Q1 Owner reports 6
2009-Q2 Owner reports 7
2009-Q3 Owner reports 2
2009-Q4 Owner reports 11
2010-Q1 Owner reports 43
2010-Q2 Owner reports 12
2010-Q3 Owner reports 10
2010-Q4 Owner reports 9
2011-Q1 Owner reports 5
2011-Q2 Owner reports 7
2011-Q3 Owner reports 6
2011-Q4 Owner reports 6
2012-Q1 Owner reports 3
2012-Q2 Owner reports 5
2012-Q3 Owner reports 8
2012-Q4 Owner reports 5
2013-Q1 Owner reports 14
2013-Q2 Owner reports 9
2013-Q3 Owner reports 12
2013-Q4 Owner reports 17
2014-Q1 Owner reports 31
2014-Q2 Owner reports 22
2014-Q3 Owner reports 22
2014-Q4 Owner reports 33
2015-Q1 Owner reports 13
2015-Q2 Owner reports 23
2015-Q3 Owner reports 15
2015-Q4 Owner reports 11
2016-Q1 Owner reports 18
2016-Q2 Owner reports 26
2016-Q3 Owner reports 22
2016-Q4 Owner reports 8
2017-Q1 Owner reports 13
2017-Q2 Owner reports 15
2017-Q3 Owner reports 7
2017-Q4 Owner reports 4
2018-Q1 Owner reports 9
2018-Q2 Owner reports 5
2018-Q4 Owner reports 3
2019-Q1 Owner reports 2
2019-Q2 Owner reports 7
2019-Q3 Owner reports 4
2019-Q4 Owner reports 3
2020-Q1 Owner reports 5
2020-Q2 Owner reports 4
2020-Q3 Owner reports 5
2020-Q4 Owner reports 3
2021-Q2 Owner reports 4
2021-Q3 Owner reports 2
2021-Q4 Owner reports 3
2022-Q1 Owner reports 3
2022-Q3 Owner reports 3
2022-Q4 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 2
2023-Q2 Owner reports 1
2023-Q3 Owner reports 2
2023-Q4 Owner reports 2
2024-Q1 Owner reports 1
2024-Q2 Owner reports 1
2024-Q3 Owner reports 2
2025-Q3 Owner reports 2
2026-Q2 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 05V050000
Recall campaign 1 05V302000
Recall campaign 1 06V096000
Recall campaign 1 09V223000
Recall campaign 1 09V388000
Recall campaign 1 10V035000
Recall campaign 1 10V036000
Recall campaign 1 12V092000
Recall campaign 1 13V337000
Recall campaign 1 14V604000
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (10)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Cruise / speed control, Airbags, and Suspension.

  1. Recall campaign 05V050000

    Safety recall 05V050000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT PLACED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLOPE, THUS RAISING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 05V302000

    Safety recall 05V302000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    IN THIS CONDITION, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED, AFFECTING THE ADAPTIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A CRASH, COULD RESULT IN IMPROPER OCCUPANT RESTRAINT.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT FASTENING CONDITION SENSOR CONNECTOR. AN ADDITIONAL SUB-WIRE HARNESS WILL BE INSTALLED TO CORRECT THE CONNECTOR PIN MANUFACTURING ERROR, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-431-4331.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 06V096000

    Safety recall 06V096000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 09V223000

    Safety recall 09V223000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 09V388000

    Cruise / speed control

    Report date
    Component:
    Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL)
    Consequence:
    A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
    Remedy:
    TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 10V035000

    Safety recall 10V035000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 10V036000

    Safety recall 10V036000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 12V092000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER’S SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
    Remedy:
    TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER IS EXPECTED TO BE MAILED TO OWNERS DURING APRIL 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 13V337000

    Safety recall 13V337000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 14V604000

    Suspension

    Report date
    Component:
    Suspension (SUSPENSION)
    Consequence:
    If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 9 of 693 complaints · page 1 of 28
2026-06-18Body / frame (STRUCTURE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11744962
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I discovered frame perforation rust, for which Toyota sent letters offering to repair or compensate. I have moved to Florida and the letters didn't forward. So I notified Toyota and they said they would not do anything to help. There was a prior class-action lawsuit about this, which prompted Toyota's action. I have sent Toyota mechanic statements and photos of the rust along with m y nice letter requesting help. They offered that I could get my vehicle inspected at a Toyota dealer, at my expense, which would auto-enter it into their warranty database, repair order # [XXX] which I did this week. I am writing them back again, appealing for their help. In the interim, I am making this report. I will also be notifying the Florida Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2025-09-09Body / frame (STRUCTURE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11686155
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The frame had rust a lot,had one spot was repaired,still have some need fix
2025-08-25ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11682911
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale through OfferUp. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 139,900. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 339,740.
2024-09-08Body / frame (STRUCTURE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11613313
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Corrocion en el chasis, el motor se encuentra inclinado
2024-09-04Suspension (SUSPENSION)
NHTSA ODI 11612615
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The frame is rusting out substantially. The dealer advised me not to drive because the frame could fail at anytime. I have been driving around unaware of the problem. I could have been killed if the framed failed on the highway. There was no warning light. The Vehicle has been into the dealer and no one mentioned the problem until 08/30/2024. The Vehicle has been maintained and garaged. The vehicle is in good condition and has not been in an accident. I called Toyota and was told I was out of luck because the warranty expired even though the frame problem was Toyotas fault. A truck frame should outlast the engine and the body. I plan to keep the truck for 400,00 miles and my finances are very tight. Toyota is penalizing me because the frame didn't rust out sooner and on Toyotas time frame.
2024-05-30Body / frame (STRUCTURE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11591663
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The frame has failed and is well beyond unsafe for the road due to the amount of rust and decay. The vehicle was part of the 'Corrosion Resistance Compound Application to Vehicle Frame' recall. I will bring the vehicle for inspection ASAP, if requested. There is absolutely nothing safe when a vehicle has a faulty structural issue. When I purchased the vehicle there were step rails and spray painted portions of the frame, the parts you could see. Also, when looking up the vehicle, I didn't see any recall issues at that time and thought it was a good sign. After driving it for 6th months, I started feeling a slight resistance feel when accelerating and turning at the same time. I took it to a mechanic and they delivered the news that the frame was deemed unfit for the roads. I found out that the vehicle was brought in for the recall when it came out and at that time the frame was labeled 'not exchangeable' and a slight bandage was applied to the unsafe defective body component that was sold as 'safe.' I filed a claim with a local dealership and they told me that it was still safe for roads. Right now, the frame clips and portions of the frame are visibly rusting off, visible from solely walking up to the truck. Reaching out to Toyota I am very much hoping that the care for their loyal customers equally matches the product that they produce, superior to the competition. I have owned a Toyota for 10 years and never considered purchasing anything else for life, however, coming to a fair solution on this issue will have a tremendous effect on that statement I know to be true, right now. This truck is in OUTSTANDING condition with VERY little rust to the actually black body of the vehicle and had ONLY 165,000 miles on it. Please don't allow this vehicle to be absent for the roads due to an issue that was already agreed that it needed correcting. Please allow myself to continue to feel that Toyota makes an outstanding product because they care about the customer.
2024-02-16Body / frame (STRUCTURE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11572427
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the contact observed extreme corrosion on the sub frame. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the corrosion of the sub frame and deemed the vehicle unsafe for driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.
2023-12-12Body / frame (STRUCTURE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11559705
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Frame failure due to rust. Suspension is detached with springs hitting frame. NOTE: fuel tank partially detached previously due to rusted brackets 3-4 years ago and all components were replaced. Filed NHTSA report at that time however had technical issues completing… Still have photos.
2023-10-28Body / frame (STRUCTURE)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11552354
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Where the motor mount sits the bracket below collapsed into the Frame itself causing the engine to lower

Toyota Tacoma Complaints and Recalls by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma?

Owners named Body / frame most often — 220 of 693 reports (32%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Cruise / speed control, Airbags, and Suspension. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2005 Toyota Tacoma?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Look for rust, collision repair and body gaps that do not match a clean truck. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

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EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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