2005 Model Year

Toyota Tundra

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
374
Recalls
3
Crashes
33
Severe
54

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

05V328000 Jul 2005

Other

No consequence data available

05V254000 Jun 2005

Other

No consequence data available

05V123000 Mar 2005

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Dec 2025

1)Frame is rusting out. Not repairable. 2) Fuel tank strap rusted through and broken.

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Oct 2025

This report addresses the critical structural integrity concerns related to excessive corrosion, and frame material loss affecting the main ladder fra...

Engine
Oct 2025

Suddenly unintended acceleration has happened multiple times with the brake depressed and the accelerator pedal not depressed.

Structure
Sep 2025

The frame is so rusted in my truck my mechanic said it may snap at anytime and is not safe to drive. I know Toyota tundra’s from 2000-2003 have been r...

Structure
Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the sub frame was rusted and had holes. The parking brake and oil warning lights were i...

Structure
Aug 2024

know issue with Toyota Tundra Frame, and refuse to give option to repair.

SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2024

Frame is rusted beyond repair both in the front and rear of the truck. fuel tank strap is rusted threw and fuel tank is hanging by one strap and not f...

Structure
Jun 2024

We are the first owner of this 2005 Toyota Tundra Limited with only 91K miles. The frame is rusted so badly that we are afraid to drive down the road...

SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2024

THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR FRAME RUST ISSUES. THE DEALER UNDER COATED THE FRAME IN-LIEU OF REPLACING IT, AS THEY HAVE DONE WITH SO MANY OTHERS. NO...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2024

I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tundra for my son for his first vehicle. After taking it to a professional mechanic to be inspected I was told that the fram...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2005 Toyota Tundra has 374 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 33 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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