Two problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2005 Toyota Tundra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Toyota Tundra based on all problems reported for the 2005 Tundra.
Got in truck, started it, brake light remained on. While driving, brakes were soft. Checked brake fluid reservoir, low on fluid. Added brake fluid, pumped brakes- pedal went to the floor. Fluid under right front wheel. Had truck taken to my mechanic - brake line rusted out, all all other lines rusted as well. Recommended all get replaced as a safety issue. Not only rust issues with this vehicle- was in the Toyota chassis recall- chassis coated with rust inhibitor. Differential rusted out- replaced at my cost. Toyota took no responsibility. Also replaced the hood release cable, emergency brake cable, as well as the two cables supporting the tailgate- all rusted out. Rear bumper rusted out too.
Tl -the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the service brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact checked the fluid level and notice that the brake fluid was nearly depleted. The contact replenished the fluid and the light disappeared. However, when the brake pedal was depressed and sank to the floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the entire under carriage was excessively corroded and the brake lines had fractured. The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,121. Pam.