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.
Campaign 14V604000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 13V337000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 12V092000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 10V036000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 10V035000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09V388000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09V223000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06V096000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 05V302000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 05V050000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: suspension
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Suspension, Apr 29, 2015
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BROKEN REAR LEAF SPRINGS RECALL NOTICE AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD TOYOTA INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF THE REPAIR PERFORMED MET THE CRITERIA FOR REIMBURSEMENT, AS THEY WERE CURRENTLY IN THE INTERIM PHASE OF THE RECALL. TOYOTA STATED THEY WOULD INFORM THE CONSUMER ONCE THEY MOVED TO THE FINAL PHASE OF THE RECALL. AT THAT POINT, THE CONSUMER WOULD HAVE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL COMPLETED. UPDATED 02/22/16.*JB
Suspension, Apr 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LEAF SPRING FRACTURED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Suspension, Apr 21, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 7/7/15*CN
Suspension, Apr 18, 2015
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA, OPERATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 7 YEARS IN A COLD WEATHER, HIGH SALT-USE AREA. FRAME NOW HAS LARGE AREAS OF EXCESSIVE RUST & FRAME DE-LAMINATION, POTENTIALLY REDUCING FRAME STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY. *TR
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, Apr 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 8/28/15*CN
Suspension, Mar 23, 2015
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR OVER A MONTH. *JB
Suspension, Mar 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Suspension, Mar 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V607000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND AGREED TO SEND THE PARTS FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET SENT THE PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 13, 2015
THE STEERING IN MY TOYOTA TACOMA BEGAN TO BIND SUDDENLY WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING YOKE BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT PART APPEARS TO BE AN UPDATED PART WITH A RUBBER BOOT TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE SHAFT JOINTS. I BELIEVE THE FAILURE OF THE ORIGINAL PART WAS DUE TO POOR DESIGN, CAUSING THE PART TO BEGIN TO FAIL. IF NOT REPLACED AND THE SHAFT OR SHAFT JOINT HAD BROKEN AT SPEED, THIS CERTAINLY WOULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. *TR
Suspension, Mar 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE BELIEVED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS WERE FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,000.
Suspension, Structure, Mar 3, 2015
FRAME FALLING APART! *TR
Suspension, Feb 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Suspension, Jan 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE. UPDATED 3/31/15*CN UPDATED 04/14/15
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
Suspension, Jan 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Suspension, Dec 31, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 3/3/15*CN UPDATED 03/17/15. *JB
Suspension, Dec 18, 2014
I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A CLUNK AND MY TRUCK JERKED LIKE MY RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP THEN MY TRUCK BOUNCED. I PULLED OVER BUT I WASN'T SURE WHAT TO LOOK FOR. I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO LITHIA TOYOTA AND WAS TOLD THEY SAW NOTHING WRONG BUT I TOLD THEM I THINK SOMETHING BROKE. I WAS TOLD MY SHOCKS MIGHT HAVE GONE BAD. I LATER HAD MY SHOCKS REPLACED BECAUSE THEY SAID THE SHOCKS WILL HELP MY RIDE. LATER I FOUND OUT BY RESEARCHING THAT IT IN FACT WAS NOT A SHOCK ISSUE, AND THAT OTHERS HAVE LEAF SPRING ISSUES SO I TOOK TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY SAID THEY WERE SHOT. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO LITHIA TOYOTA THEY SAID I COULD REPLACE THEM BUT IT WOULD BE OUT OF MY POCKET COSTS. I TOLD THEM I THINK IT BROKE OFF AND THAT I HAD SPOKEN WITH THEM BEFORE BUT NOTHING WAS DONE. 6 MONTHS HAVE PASSED AS MY TRUCK EVERYDAY RIDE WAS BOUNCY, BOTTOMED OUT SO I COULD NOT TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES DUE TO THIS ISSUE. I FINALLY RECEIVED A LETTER FROM TOYOTA STATING THEY HAVE A RECALL FOR LEAF SPRINGS FOR MY TRUCK.I TOLD THEM THAT I WASN'T SURPRISED. I WAS TREATED BY TOYOTA LIKE I WAS MAKING IT UP AND THAT I WAS JUST TRYING TO GET SOMETHING FOR FREE WHEN IN FACT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF WHEN I FIRST REPORTED MY PROBLEM. PLUS I DON'T THINK I NEEDED TO REPLACE MY SHOCKS AND NOW AM OUT THAT MONEY. *TR
Suspension, Dec 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V604000 (SUSPENSION). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOWER TOWARDS THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO VEER AND SWERVED WHEN DRIVING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE RECALL PART INSTALLED WAS THE INCORRECT SIZE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,764.
Suspension, Power train, Structure, Dec 5, 2014
THE FRAME IS RUSTING. THERE ARE HOLE STARTING TO FORM. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Nov 13, 2014
FRAME RUST RECALL. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Nov 10, 2014
I OWN A 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA ACCESS CAB. I GOT A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN NOTICE" THAT MY TRUCK MIGHT HAVE ABNORMAL RUST ON THE FRAME. I PUT IT ON A LIFT AND BEHOLD THERE WAS A HUGE HOLE IN MY FRAME MAKING IT NOT DRIVABLE. APPARENTLY TOYOTA IS NOT BEING UP FRONT WITH ITS CUSTOMERS AND HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS DEFECT IN THE 2005-2011 MODEL YEARS. MY DEALER SAID A NEW FRAME WILL COST AROUND $14,000 TO REPLACE. THEY SAID TOYOTA WOULD PAY FOR THE FRAME BUT WILL NOT BUY BACK THE TRUCK. I STILL DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THEY ARE WILLING TO SPEND $14,000 ON A FRAME ON A TRUCK THAT IS WORTH $15,000 I HAVE HEARD FROM DEALERS THAT THE FRAMES ARE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER AND ARE AT LEAST 3 MONTHS OUT. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE 2005-2011 TACOMA CLAIMS. I THINK A FULL RECALL IS DUE. MY TRUCK COULD OF KILLED SOMEONE. I AM SURE THERE IS A LOT OF TICKING TIME BOMBS OUT THERE. *TR
Suspension, Structure, Oct 22, 2014
IN THE SUMMER OF 2013 MY REAR TIRE FEEL OUT FROM BENEATH MY TRUCK WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THE CROSS BARS THAT HELD THE TIRE HAD RUSTED THROUGH. I FILED AN NHTSA COMPLAINT. EARLY THIS SPRING I BROUGHT MY TACOMA TO MY TOYOTA DEALER TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A LARGER PERFORATION THAT APPEARED IN MY FRAME. THERE DEALER PHOTOGRAPHED IT, SENT IT TO TOYOTA, AND INFORMED ME THEY WOULD CALL ME IF TOYOTA WAS GOING TO TAKE ANY ACTION. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME HE WAS HEARING RUMORS OF A FRAME RECALL AND THAT I SHOULD CHECK IN PERIODICALLY. EARLY IN OCTOBER OF THIS YEAR I READ ON HE INTERNET ABOUT THE TACOMA "LEAF SPRING" RECALL AND BROUGHT MY TRUCK BACK TO TOYOTA. MY TRUCK WAS AGAIN INSPECTED, PHOTOGRAPHED, AND A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS TOLD TO BRING MY TRUCK IN. I WAS TOLD THAT TOYOTA WAS MAILING OUT NOTICES TO QUALIFIED TOYOTA OWNERS AND THAT I SHOULD BE GETTING MY RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER SOON. I HAVE NEVER YET RECEIVED THAT LETTER. HOWEVER, I BROUGHT MY TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER ON OCTOBER 10 AND THEY PROMPTLY IMPOUNDED IT, SAYING IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT ALTHOUGH THE FRAME REPLACEMENT WOULD TAKE JUST A FEW DAYS, THE FRAMES HAD NOT YET ARRIVED AND I SHOULD EXPECT A TWO TO THREE MONTH DELAY. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA AND A FEW DAYS LATER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WHO CALLED ME OFFERED NO FURTHER SOLUTION (I SUGGESTED THAT TOYOTA BUY BACK MY TRUCK AND OFFERED ME A CREDIT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A NEW TOYOTA), BUT DID ADD THAT SHE THOUGHT THE FRAMES WOULD TAKE LONGER STILL TO COME IN AND THAT I SHOULD EXPECT TO BE WITHOUT MY TRUCK FOR FOUR MONTHS. I AM CURRENTLY DRIVING A LOANER PAID FOR BY TOYOTA, BUT ONE THAT DOES NOT WELL MEET THEN NEEDS MET BY MY PERSONAL TRUCK. *TR
Suspension, Oct 16, 2014
TOYOTA ISSUED A LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN NUMBER CSC-10056075-4484 FOR 2005 THRU 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA TRUCK WITH FRAME RUST PROBLEMS, MINE WAS INSPECTED AT THE LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD NOT PASS THE WV STATE INSPECTION YEARLY PROCEDURE. BUT WAS TOLD BY TOYOTA USA THAT MY VIN IS NOT ONE INCLUDED IN THE CAMPAIGN EVEN THOUGH IT FITS THE YEAR AND MODEL. SO I AM STUCK WITH A TRUCK THAT IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. I HAVE ONLY ONE VEHICLE AND RETIRED AND NEED THE TRUCK. *TR