2005 Model Year

Toyota Tacoma

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
706
Recalls
2
Crashes
47
Severe
65

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

05V302000 Jun 2005

Other

No consequence data available

05V050000 Feb 2005

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Sep 2025

The frame had rust a lot,had one spot was repaired,still have some need fix

Electrical System
Aug 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private...

Structure
Aug 2024

Corrocion en el chasis, el motor se encuentra inclinado

Structure
May 2024

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 Com...

Suspension
Apr 2024

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 unawa...

Structure
Feb 2024

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 fra...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Dec 2023

Frame failure due to rust. Suspension is detached with springs hitting frame. NOTE: fuel tank partially detached previously due to rusted brackets 3...

Structure
Oct 2023

Where the motor mount sits the bracket below collapsed into the Frame itself causing the engine to lower

STRUCTURE,WHEELS,BACK OVER PREVENTION Crash
Oct 2023

Drivers the problem drunk speeding Hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still driving just got another traffic ticket and let go again...

Structure
Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while changing the oil and inspecting the vehicle, there was rust on the driver's side frame...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2005 Toyota Tacoma has 706 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 47 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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