Nine problems related to structure 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.
To who it may concern: would you be able to research and cover a 2005 Toyota Tacoma problem plaguing Toyota customer. The issues is a problem with the design of the frame. The frames are failing at the engine motor mount(very very dangerous) and causing the cars to be almost be in-repairable(Toyota advise me it would be 10,000 fix). Toyota is offering no assistance and there are tons of customer feedback online to show there is a problem with their frames. For my truck I heard a noise coming from the engine on 12/24/2012 and took into a dealer on 12/26/2012. They said it was the fan hitting the fan shroad they said they fixed it. I started hearing the noise again and had to take it in on 1/5/2013. . . They first said it was my motor mounts and would need to order the part. . When they were going to install the part they notice a crack in the frame where it connects to the motor mount. They said there was no other signs if damage any where and did not know how that happened. . . Meaning the frame failed from the torque of the engine. . They advise I would need to get new frame ($10,000). . . I called Toyota and advise they would not assist.
Mud flaps on all corners of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma are subject to breaking with normal use. This presents a hazard to surrounding motorists when they separate from the truck and go flying down the road. Typically, they tear partially before separating entirely which leaves them banging against the truck and scratching the paint. When the passenger side rear mud flap falls apart, it lays on the exhaust tailpipe, catches fire, and melts onto the side of the truck. Toyota corporate customer service and Toyota dealership are unresponsive.
Mud guards are breaking off for no reason, has to be poor design or defect.
At highway speeds I get a whistling/whine in the firewall area. Sometimes it seems to be the right side and others the left, depending on the wind direction. I have searched and had a dealer search for the cause to no avail. Surely my vehicle is not the only 05 Tacoma experiencing this problem. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
The events leading up to the incident was driving my vehicle on vacation. The motor mount on the vehicle broke, and the engine was leaning to the driver side. Toyota refused coverage for a number of reasons, including saying it wasn't covered under warranty, my aftermarket shocks caused the motor mount to break, my heavy front bumper caused the problem, and they said I drove the truck to hard. Under the magnusson-moss act, I asked them to prove that my aftermarket products caused the failure. They explained that they couldn't do that and offered me arbitration. Because of the cost of renting a car while waiting for arbitration, I decided to fix the truck out of my own pocket and take Toyota to small claims court. I won my case, and Toyota was ordered to pay me $2,900. 00. Since my court case, I have joined an internet forum in which there has been at least 5 other 2005 Tacomas with the same exact issue; most recently last week. Toyota needs to recognize this is a problem before someone dies behind the wheel as a result of engine mount failure.
2005 Toyota Tacoma instrument panel cannot be read easily by the driver. ** answer required***. The instrument panel had poor lighting.
Wind noise in cab of my 2005 Tacoma extra cab. This is a extremely intolerable noise that destroys any possibility of having a enjoyable driving experience in this vehicle. Condition was; present when delivered, told today after complaining from day one that the condition is one caused by engineering defect and Toyota has no fix for it. I know this is present in all Tacomas of this model, 2005-2007 as I have driven another new truck exactly like mine with the same condition. Dealer is no help whatsoever. Talked with another owner 10/30/06 with same problem. Thank you for any help you might be. Charles.
Consumer was under the assumption that a bed and a bedliner came with their 2005 Toyota Tacoma. While driving 25 mph with a load of 208 bricks in plastic wrap. The consumer had to make a sudden stop and when he did the bricks shifted and ran into the cab of the truck denting it. The consumer believes if there was a truck bed installed this would not have occurred.
When my 05' Tacoma goes between 80-85 mph their is a whistling sound can be as close to chinese torture as humanly possible. It is in the "g"-flat range and very loud.