Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Toyota Tacoma has 10 recalls, 706 complaints.
10
Recalls
706
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
14V604000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured Sep...
13V337000
SEAT BELTS
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 20...
12V092000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2009 TACOMA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2004, THROUGH AUGUST 29, 2008. OVER TIME, STEERING ...
09V388000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING T...
09V223000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED ...
05V050000
PARKING BRAKE
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN...
10V035000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STAN...
06V096000
AIR BAGS
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR...
10V036000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAF...
05V302000
AIR BAGS
ON CERTAIN REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A BENCH SEAT, THE SEAT POSITION AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE SENSOR CONNECTOR PINS ARE INCORRECTLY POSITION...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
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Rating for: 2005 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The frame had rust a lot,had one spot was repaired,still have some need fix |
| Aug 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact discovered a mileage discrep... |
| Sep 8, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Corrocion en el chasis, el motor se encuentra inclinado |
| Aug 30, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The frame is rusting out substantially. The dealer advised me not to drive because the frame could ... |
| May 30, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The frame has failed and is well beyond unsafe for the road due to the amount of rust and decay. The... |
| Feb 16, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After a visual inspection of the exterior of the vehicle, the... |
| Dec 7, 2023 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | Frame failure due to rust. Suspension is detached with springs hitting frame. NOTE: fuel tank part... |
| Oct 26, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Where the motor mount sits the bracket below collapsed into the Frame itself causing the engine to l... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while changing the oil and inspecting the ... |
| Feb 23, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hi, I have a 2005 Toyota Tacoma, the chassis is rusty and has holes in it. I went to complain at To... |
| Oct 21, 2022 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Drivers the problem drunk speeding Hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still drivin... |
| Sep 12, 2022 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | In May of 2018, I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. After arrival of new title, I received a safety re... |
| Aug 15, 2022 | SEAT BELTS | The driver side seat belt does not go up and down to adjust position. It is attached to the access d... |
| Apr 15, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while performing an oil change, he no... |
| Mar 3, 2022 | STRUCTURE | My 2005 Toyota Tacoma had a recall due to potential frame rusting. I brought my Truck to my local T... |
| Feb 16, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | The differential drive housing failed due to corrosion resulting in the differential oil leaking out... |
| Jan 7, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | My problem was associated with the air bag warning light. It came on and so I took my truck to Big T... |
| Nov 10, 2021 | ENGINE | The frame caved in to the motor mounts. The motor mounts on the drive side are intact however the fr... |
| Nov 7, 2021 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The frame of my truck failed at the motor mount. The motor mount has sunk into the frame shifting th... |
| Jul 13, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We took our truck to a mechanic to have it looked over before our 18 year old son takes it to colleg... |