2005 Toyota Tacoma
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 707 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 Tacoma model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 47 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 16 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, rear, springs, leaf spring assembly, leafSep 29, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
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.
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Seat beltsAug 7, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.
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.
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.
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Air bags, frontalMar 7, 2012
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION MAY DAMAGE THE SPIRAL CABLE ASSEMBLY (CLOCKSPRING) THAT POWERS THE DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE. IF DAMAGE OCCURS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE AIR BAG MAY BECOME DEACTIVATED.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
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.
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Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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.
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Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 5, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
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.
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.
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Equipment, other, labelsJun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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Air bagsApr 3, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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.
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Air bagsJun 28, 2005
ON CERTAIN REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH SEAT, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR CONNECTOR PINS ARE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED DUE TO A WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR.
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.
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.
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Parking brakeFeb 11, 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. IN THIS CONDITION, THE LOCK NUT MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, WHICH WILL REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
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.
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.
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Representative owner complaints: structure
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Structure, Mar 3, 2016
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.
Suspension, Structure, Dec 23, 2015
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME RUST. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, ONLY TO BE TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. IN 2014, THE DEALER WAS AMAZED AT HOW BAD THE RUST WAS. *JB
Structure, Nov 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 152,720. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS FRAME RUST. UPDATED 02/25/16. *JB
Structure, Oct 13, 2015
VEHICLE'S FRAME IS RUSTING AND FLAKING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TOYOTA DEALERSHIP PER THEIR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO APPLY A CORROSION-RESISTANT COMPOUND. ONE YEAR LATER THAT COMPOUND IS STARTING TO FALL OFF AS THE RUST BENEATH IT LETS LOOSE. SINCE THERE IS PHYSICALLY LESS FRAME MATERIAL THAN WHEN THE TRUCK WAS BUILT I FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE WOULD SUFFER CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE IN A COLLISION AS THE THE STRENGTH OF THE FRAME HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. I AM ALSO CONCEREND THAT THE VEHICLE COULD LOOSE CONTROL IF THE FRAME FAILS AT HIGHWAY SPEED AFTER ENCOUNTERING A LARGE POTHOLE. YOU CAN SEE HOW THE RUST HAS AGGRESSIVELY ATTACKED THE MANY WELDS ON THIS FRAME AND WEEKEND THE JOINTS. WHILE THE MANUFACTURER DID MAKE AN ATTEMPT TO COAT THE FRAME AND HIDE THE RUST THERE ARE SEVERAL PLACES ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRAME THAT RECIEVED NO TREATMENT AT ALL. YOU CAN STILL SEE THE METAL FLAKING AWAY IN THOSE UNTREATED AREAS. TO HAVE SOME SURFACE RUST ON A 10 YEAR OLD VEHICLE IS NORMAL BUT THIS PROBLEM IS WAY BEYOND SURFACE RUST. WHILE TOYOTA HAS AGREED TO REPLACE FRAMES WITH CONSIDERABLE SIZE HOLES I THINK THAT FRAMES LIKE MINE ARE BEING OVERLOOKED. RATHER THAN HAVE A SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE MY ENTIRE FRAME IS WEEKEND AND WILL CONTINUE TO WEAKEN AS THE COMPOUND THEY APPLIED IS FAILING TO STOP THE RUSTING. WHILE THE FRAME DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A HOLE IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BASED ON THE FLAKING RUST. TOYOTA IS NOT WILLING TO OFFER ANY HELP WITH FUTURE HOLES BECAUSE THEY SPRAYED THE COMPOUND ON THE FRAME. UNFORTUNATELY THE COMPOUND DOESN'T PROTECT THE ENTIRE FRAME AND IT IS PRONE TO PEELING OFF. EVEN IF THE COMPOUND WERE APPLIED CORRECTLY IT IN NO WAY PROVIDES THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY THAT THE FRAME ONCE HAD.
Structure, Sep 8, 2015
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.
Suspension, Structure, Electronic stability control (ESC), Sep 1, 2015
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, THEY SHOULD FIX THIS THE VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF WHERE IT IS BECAUSE IT POSES A MAJOR SAFETY RISK TO MY LIFE AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD.
Structure, Jul 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC SPRAY PAINTED THE FRAME, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REMEDY DID NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Structure, Jul 1, 2015
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME EXCESSIVE RUSTING RECALL NOTICE ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED TOYOTA DETERMINED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEEL USED ON THE FRAMES OF THE TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCKS. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS MISLED ABOUT THE LENGTH OF TIME IT WOULD REQUIRE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER IT WOULD BE MONTHS BEFORE THE TRUCK WOULD BE FINISHED. *JB
Steering, Suspension, Structure, May 31, 2015
LESS THAN ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. TWO DEALERS PLUS TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS REFUSED SERVICE, SO I HAD TO PAY FOR A PRIVATE SPRING SHOP TO REPLACE THEM. THEY HAVE SINCE BEEN RECALLED BUT TO DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT. IN 2014 THE STEERING SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AND AT THE SAME TIME THE FRAME WAS DETERMINED CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR. TOYOTA MADE PROMISE TO REPLACE THE FRAME UNDER RECALL IN NOV 2014 BUT TO DATE HAS NOT DELIVERED AND HAS NOT INDICATED WHEN I CAN EXPECT THE REPAIR TO BE MADE. FOR OVER SIX MONTHS NOW I HAVE BEEN LEFT WITH AN UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT I CAN'T SELL OR REPLACE.
Structure, May 27, 2015
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRAME CORROSION RECALL PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION, WHICH REVEALED THERE WERE RUST HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED IT WOULD TAKE THREE MONTHS, FOR THEM TO RECEIVE THE FRAME. *JB
Structure, May 15, 2015
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.
Structure, May 8, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THERE WAS PREMATURE RUSTING ON THE FRAME AND THE UNDERBODY WHICH PROGRESSED TO THE POINT THAT THE FRAMING MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ROUTINE REPAIRS. UPON THE VEHICLE BEING PLACED ON A LIFT, THE CONTACT NOTICED EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE UNDERBODY FRAMING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Apr 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HITCH AND SUBFRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Suspension, Structure, Apr 10, 2015
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 SAFE WHY WOULD I WANT TO SIGN A WAIVER. THE DID PROVIDE A LONER CAR BUT ITS ONLY GOOD FOR 30 DAY AFTER THAT I AM ON MY OWN. AS YOU CAN SEE IT BEEN 6 WEEK SINCE THEY TOOK MY TRUCK. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Mar 3, 2015
FRAME FALLING APART! *TR
Suspension, Structure, Jan 17, 2015
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 PREMATURE RUSTING AND METAL FATIGUE. TOYOTA HAS STARTED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO APPLY A CORROSION RESISTANCE PROTECTION, BUT THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. BASED ON THE MAGNITUDE OF DAMAGE FROM RUSTING IN MY CASE THE ONLY RESOLUTION WOULD BE A FULL FRAME REPLACEMENT. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE FRAME DAMAGE AND RUST AVAILABLE. I WILL ALSO BE SENDING TOYOTA A LETTER REQUESTING AN INSPECTION BY THE REGIONAL FACTOR REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO ANY REPAIRS. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Jan 14, 2015
NOV 17, 2014, I BROUGHT MY TACOMA IN FOR RECALL FRAME INSPECTION. IT FAILED. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD ORDER REPLACEMENT FRAME. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE IN MID JANUARY '15. I CALLED THE DEALER TODAY. THEY SAID NO FRAME ARRIVED AND NO ETA WHEN IT WOULD ARRIVE. THEY GUESSED MID MARCH, ANOTHER TWO MONTHS AWAY, BUT NO ASSURANCE IT WAS TRUE. I DON'T DRIVE MY TRUCK DUE TO THE WEAK FRAME. I STILL PAY INSURANCE ON IT. WHY CAN TOYOTA OFFER FREE FRAME REPLACEMENT AND NOT DELIVER A NEW FRAME IN A TIMELY MANNER? *TR
Structure, Dec 24, 2014
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 SPECIFIC PARTS LOOKED AT BY MY MECHANIC AND ALTHOUGH A PORTION (THE LINES ARE BAD AND I AM HAVING REPLACED) THE PS RACK IS NOT IN BAD CONDITION. I CONTACTED TOYOTA TO SEE WHAT THEY WILL COVER AND WAS TOLD THEY WILL NOT COVER PARTS THAT ARE NOT THE FRAME. MY TRUCK IS 10 YEARS OLD. IT IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND RUNS GREAT AND I PLANNED TO KEEP IT FOR A LONG TIME. MY CONCERN IS THAT WHEN YOU TRY TO DISASSEMBLE A WHOLE VEHICLE (WHICH IS 10 YEARS OLD) SOME OF THE PARTS THAT ARE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION, ONCE BANGED AROUND TRYING TO REMOVE THEM, WILL BREAK. I AM CONCERNED THAT I HAVE TO PAY FOR THESE PARTS. IF TOYOTA IS REPLACING THE FRAME DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES, ISN'T IT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE OTHER PARTS THAT WERE FINE PRIOR TO MAKING THE RECALL FIX? *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Structure, Dec 15, 2014
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER STATED ISSUES WITH FRAME OF VEHICLE AND BRAKE LINES LEAKING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE WAS INFORMED, IT WOULD BE TWO MONTHS, BEFORE THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKES WERE FINE, WHEN ARRIVED AT THE REPAIR SHOP. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE REPAIR SHOP DAMAGED THE BRAKE LINES, WHEN THEY CHECKING THE FRAME. AFTER TWO MONTHS PASSED, THE CONSUMER CALLED THE REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THE PARTS HAD ARRIVED. HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT HAVE THE KITS. *JB
Steering, Structure, Dec 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE TO RUST UNDER THE VEHICLE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS RUST ON THE STEERING COLUMN THAT REQUIRED FREQUENT LUBRICATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARE TIRE WAS RUSTED TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE AT THE TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Structure, Dec 10, 2014
I TOOK MY TACOMA TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR LEAF SPRINGS AND A CHECK OF CORROSION OF FRAME ON DECEMBER 7, 2014 AND FOUND OUT I HAD TWO HOLES IN THE FRAME. THE WOULDN'T LET ME TAKE MY TRUCK, BECAUSE OF SAFETY ISSUES. THE DEALER GAVE ME A RENTAL CARE FOR NOW AT TOYOTA'S EXPENSE. THEY SAID TOYOTA WANTS TO JUST REPLACE THE FRAME? THEN MY TRUCK WILL HAVE A SALVADGED TITLE IN PA. I NEED TO HELP, I WANT THE SAME DEAL OTHER TACOMA OWNERS GOT THE LAST TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Structure, Dec 5, 2014
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SHIELD ON MY 2005 TACOMA FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. AFTER PICKING UP THE LARGE METAL PARTS AND INSPECTING UNDER THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT NEAR TO WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER SITS, THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION ON THE TRUCK'S FRAME AND EVEN A LARGE HOLE. I AM EXTREMELY WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND AM AFRAID THAT THE FRAME MAY CRUMPLE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING AN ACCIDENT OR DEATH. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE. I CONTACTED THE CORPORATE OFFICES, BUT WAS TOLD THAT TOYOTA IS ONLY REPLACING THE FRAME ON VEHICLES REGISTERED IN WHAT THEY HAVE DESIGNATED AS A "SNOW STATE". I PURCHASED MY TOYOTA AT A DEALERSHIP IN ILLINOIS (A "SNOW STATE") AND HAVE DONE A LOT OF TRAVELING WITHIN THE "SNOW STATES", YET BECAUSE I LIVE 25 MILES AWAY ON THE MISSOURI SIDE, TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO COVER THE REPAIR. THE WOMAN FROM TOYOTA CORPORATE DID NOT SEEM TO CARE WHEN I TOLD HER THAT I WAS WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT IT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR DEATH. I OFFERED TO EMAIL THE PHOTOS OF THE FRAME CORROSION, BUT WAS REJECTED. TOYOTA NEEDS TO COVER THIS REPAIR ON ALL VEHICLES WITH FRAME CORROSION REGARDLESS OF THE STATE THEY LIVE IN. *TR
Suspension, Power train, Structure, Dec 5, 2014
THE FRAME IS RUSTING. THERE ARE HOLE STARTING TO FORM. *TR
Structure, Nov 26, 2014
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
Structure, Nov 17, 2014
CORROSION ON FRAME RAILS AFFECTING STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF FRAME. RUST HOLES ARE PRESENT. *TR