Three problems related to spare tire have been reported for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2005 Tacoma.
Summer 2012 the cross member holding the spare tire fell off while I was driving. Now (January 2014) a large (three inch) perforation has appeared in the front frame. The truck frame is rotting out fast.
The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle has el dorado sport fury SUV tires, size p225/75r15. While driving 10 mph, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The dealer replaced the tire with a regular sized spare tire. The tire failure mileage was 1,500. The vehicle current and failure mileages were 37,000. Updated 5/18/09 the consumer stated when she slowed down to make a right hand turn, the tire hit the curb and blew out. Updated 05/19/09.
2005 Toyota Tacoma with indentations on the spare tire. Customer states that the spare tire is touching the chassis which is causing the indentations. Customer also stated that the other spare tire exploded and the new one is eroding.