general problems of the 2005 Toyota Tundra

12 problems related to service brakes 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 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2023

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, he was depressing the brake pedal but failed to stop, causing to crash the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated all the air bags did deploy. The contact sustained injuries on his back, neck, right shoulder, and right clavicle. The other driver sustained injuries on his back and neck. The contact sought medical attention from a physical therapist but was unaware if the other driver sought any medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact was able to park on the side of the vehicle but towed his vehicle to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 266,313.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2021

Gas tank strap rusted thru and broke. Brake lines rusted thru and leaked differential rusted thru and leaked. Frame excessively and extensively rusted.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2021

The leaf springs have broken and frame is showing serious rust damage. Brake lines were leaking and had to be replaced.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2020

I dont know exactly is the front ball joint or something else but something happen when run and stop the Tundra, all the time hear a noise how to something is broke.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2019

The frame rusted to the point that it will not pass a state inspection. The brakes would not stop the vehicle when in forward motion, which caused an accident.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2019

My 2005 Toyota Tundra has 217k miles and is, mechanically, in terrific shape, except the frame has rusted out on the drivers side. Structurally, it's still drivable safely, but it will no longer pass state inspection (maine, USA). Thousands of other Toyota Tundras of the same style and manufacturing process and similar model year have had frame recalls done for the exact same reason. I do not feel it is fair to skip this year. This is my family's only source of transportation right now, and it is vital to keep it on the road. Please allow a frame recall for this model year!.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2018

Tl - the contact owns 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving 30mph he pressed the brakes and the vehicle did not stop and the brake barrier warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that he went uphill and when the vehicle went backwards he pressed on the brake and it stopped. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed nothing could be done. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000. Jc.

8 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact was driving at approximately 35 mph when another vehicle moved into her lane. To avoid an accident, she depressed the brake pedal but the vehicle was unresponsive and did not slow down. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the other vehicle. There were two people injured. The police were called to the scene of the accident and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the insurance companys automotive body shop for inspection where it was determined the vehicle was totalled. The current and failure mileages were 74,645.

9 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2010

I have experienced floor mat entanglement issues and uncommanded accelerations with my 2005 Tundra double cab. I also have experienced a clunking sound in my brakes/front end when I shift into reverse and then apply the brakes. The dealer has told me all of these issues are normal which according to the recalls for other model years they are clearly not normal. Can the 05 Tundras be added to the current recalls and can the brake issue be addressed?.

10 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2008

I have a 2005 Toyota Tundra. I was carrying a load to the junk yard and after a few stops my brakes starting pulsing and stopping correctly became dangerous. I suspect the rotors got too hot from the load. This is a full size truck and the brakes appear to be too small to handle the braking required. The brakes and rotors will need to be replaced. This is a poor design and a safety problem. Fortunately no one has been injured yet.

11 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2006

While driving my 2005 Toyota Tundra, the car in front of me stopped suddenly. I hit my brakes hard but felt the car go along as if it was in neutral, no braking at all. I crashed into the car in front of me causing significant damage.

12 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2006

My 2005 Toyota Tundra, v8, aroud 30,000 miles continues to have kicking problems feel similar to minor car accident impacts everytime I release the brake pedal after each stop. I brought the truck to the Toyota dealer several times but they did not know how to fix the problem. They even called the manufacturer but they did not know how to fix it either. Since this problem involves the breaking system, I believe Toyota should spend more time to correct the problem instead saying we don't know how to fix it. There are many reports of similar problem on the web ragarding Toyota Tundras.



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