general problems of the 2005 Toyota Tundra

Four problems related to seat belt 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.

1 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2020

At speeds above 50+ the rear end constantly rumbles and shakes the whole truck. And when pressing the break it does as well. Seat belt locks when trying to put it on. Parking brake doesn't work. Whining and squeaky noise in the rear end. Clunking noise at lower speeds. Engine light is on & won't go off. Tire pressure sensor doesn't work. Rear end seal leak. Driver side window feels like it's gonna fall out. Truck is way too loud and everything is stock. Ac/heat being on makes loud noise.

2 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2013

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger's side tire blew. As a result, the contact crashed into several trees. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to properly restrain the contact. The contact was transported to the hospital where he received treatment for several injuries including injuries to the neck and vertebrae, a partial collapsed lung, rotator cuff injuries to the right shoulder, and tears to the biceps. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and declared destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 180,000.

3 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact stated that the seat belts fractured during the crash and the air bags did not deploy. The driver was reported injured and transported to the hospital where he remained for five days to treat injuries to the shoulder and face. He also sustained a concussion. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was deemed as destroyed. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the cause of the seat belt and air bags failures. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 87,000.

4 Seat Belt problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2007

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger seat belts failed to retract. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the seat belt mechanism need to be torqued to specifications. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was also concerned that the failure was present on the 2002 Toyota sequoia model. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.


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