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2005 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 104 repairs.
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2005 Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 75 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

Toyota Tacoma in Vermont, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Sep 2012

105000 mi

US $500
Loud popping sound under stress Front end drift. Wheel bearing bad Loud popping under stress still evident. Rear shocks replaced. Loud popping under stress. Replaced rear leaf spring set Loud front end hum at certain speed. Right front bearing replaced. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

138000 mi

US $1200
Wheel bearings front 4x4 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Maryland, United States
Jul 2010 - Dec 2010
Aug 2010

99000 mi
Overhead console display failure - resoldered resisters Loose bolts on access cab door caused rattling Passenger side water leak from cowl cover. Blocked water channel under cover. Unblocked channel and added cover over fan box. 
Dec 2010

102000 mi
Passenger side wheel bearing needed to be replaced when sold. Replaced driver side a year ago for $920. 
Toyota Tacoma in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Sep 2015
Jul 2010

86800 mi
Steering U-joint Service due to notchy steering  Steering U-joint Service due to notchy steering 
Apr 2011

102920 mi
Poor radio reception. Pulled out radio to find antenna unplugged. Re-attached and reception back to normal. 
Nov 2011

112220 mi

C $550
outer tie rod on RH side required replacing. RH front brake caliper seized. 
Sep 2013

151900 mi

C $3100
Steering shaft u-joint sloppy. Replaced. AC line corrosion and leak. Due to not using ac, compressor seized and required replacement. 
May 2015

177180 mi

C $1000
High pressure hose leak Front right wheel bearing 
Sep 2015

179800 mi
Airbag light on always. 
Toyota Tacoma in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2010 - Jun 2013
Jun 2012

91760 mi

C $380
Replaced catalytic converters. Check engine light was on, code read for converters, replaced with used factory converters. 
Sep 2012

93620 mi
Rear springs broken, replaced with Toyota springs. 
Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2016
Nov 2012

45200 mi

US $308
The dealer I bought the vehicle from neglected to include the cushion retainers for the front shocks when replacing the front shocks during their pre-sale inspection/repairs, resulting in damage to the front left shock rod. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Saskatchewan, Canada
- Jul 2007
Jul 2007

24800 mi
Repair passenger seatbelt height adjustment mechanism. 
Toyota Tacoma in Washington, United States
Jul 2006 - Dec 2016
Oct 2006

19102 mi
Warranty work - replace passenger compartment fan blower motor assembly due to bad bearings; replace padded gearshift cover assembly to correct annoying rattle. 
Oct 2013

68000 mi

US $240
Shroud around gear shift lever rattles excessively in first, third and fifth gears. Repair shop replaced the console box assembly. This is the second time I've had to have this repaired - the first time was under warranty. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2022
Dec 2011

52000 mi
catalytic converter shield started to rattle 
Jun 2018

89000 mi

US $33
added refrigerant 
Toyota Tacoma in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - Jul 2022
Jul 2014

94640 mi

C $250
Rear axle seal leaking. Only seal replaced. 
Feb 2016

108500 mi

C $300
Battery light became intermittent. Check with voltmeter to monitor. Replaced alternator with new. 1 changed previously under waranty 
Feb 2017

119040 mi
Traced problem to heater system intake below grill at base of windshield filled with solid ice. Could not drive without wipers so dismantled and chipped ice away to get wipers working. Did turn power off quickly so motor did not overheat. 
Jun 2017

122760 mi
Truck would not immediately move twice before. Bearing never made any noise! Front left (2wd) bearing seized and wheel would not rotate. Truck half in and half out of garage. Loosened bearing retaining nut and then had truck towed to a shop for bearing replacement Front brake discs corroded. Replaced calipers, rotors and pads Brake warning light and soft pedal due to low brake fluid. No external leaks so master cylinder replaced. Intermittent anti lock brake light. Shop could not confirm as light went out while at the shop. Once picked up the light comes on and goes out with most drives. After a master cylinder replacement full brake pressure burst a line under drivers seat. Obtained new lines from dealer and had local shop remove fuel tank, replace lines and service rear brakes. 
Jan 2018

125860 mi

C $1100
Anti lock brake light came on. Dealer ordered and replaced LR speed sensor. Within 15 minutes of leaving anti lock light came on. Returned to dealer and left had rear wheel bearing was replaced. 
Apr 2018

127100 mi
Chassis had been previously inspected but protection applied lasted 3 weeks. Had truck in for other work and asked for corrosion coating to be replaced. Perforation of chassis found and chassis replaced. No cost! 
Oct 2021

137020 mi

C $70
Line connections after 2 dealer repairs leaked system down (including after frame change. System now works and holds charge. Steering column input u joint worn. Had asked dealer to repair what was required while truck apart for frame change. Took to another shop to have multiple repairs done. This was just one. Frame change and exhaust connection was just pieced together. dealer did not tell me or ask to fix. Took to another shop for repair RH upper ball joint worn. Dealer was asked to fix any problems while truck was apart for a frame change. they did not. I had another shop do the work. During ball joint replacement front right wheel bearing was found to be very noisy. Part replaced. 
Jan 2022

137020 mi

C $1700
Shop replaced engine oil pan as it had corroded enough to leak. Also changed valve cover gasket as it was part of oil leakage Transmission oil pan and fill neck corroded and leaking 
Jul 2022

143220 mi

C $1200
AC system recharged last year but no AC in the spring. Truck went into shop and would not hold vacuum this year. It was either in the dash or the compressor so we decided on the compressor. Once changed the system worked well. Goes in for a UV check for leaks next week. The compressor was changed about 10 years ago also. 
Toyota Tacoma in Saskatchewan, Canada
Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
May 2015

84820 mi

C $745
Both rear axel seals replaced. Brake shoes replaced. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Oct 2012 - Mar 2013
Nov 2012

98800 mi

US $700
The universal joint started making a weird nose. So i went to the dealer. The service technician said the Joints look like they were never lubricated. All bearing caps were dry. Makes me think did the dealer ever do my required service. 
Toyota Tacoma in Arizona, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

142000 mi

US $770
Front and rear brake job Rear shaft seal Alignment of wheels 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2015
Jun 2015

202000 mi
Broken leaf spring, covered under Toyota recall. 
Toyota Tacoma in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016

108500 mi
Rust recall - replaced frame and leaf springs 
Jun 2017

117800 mi

C $500
Recharge and distribution line replacement 
Toyota Tacoma in Louisiana, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2015
Feb 2012

90000 mi

US $200
linkage between driver and passenger wipers failed. Replaced linkage. 
Apr 2013

98000 mi

US $400
Both front wheel bearings failed. Replaced both wheel bearing assemblies, inner and outer seals. Not a bad job as long as you have access to a bearing press. Leaking crankshaft seal, pulley removed and seal replaced. 
May 2014

125400 mi

US $3300
Crankshaft seal failed. Caliper pistons seized on right front and left front calipers. Required replacement of both front calipers and rotors. Fan blower motor and resistor pack failed. 
Jun 2014

134000 mi

US $1300
A/C Compressor failed, required new compressor/condenser and drier. 
Toyota Tacoma in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2009 - Dec 2016
Jul 2010

94000 mi

US $2800
AC doesn't work at all. All major parts must be replaced. Nationwide back order. 
Apr 2011

107000 mi

US $1800
Replaced compressor, evaporator, condenser, evacuation and refill. Total success! 
Sep 2013

137000 mi

US $36
Routine spark plug replacement every 30 k miles! Oh whatta feeling? 
Jan 2014

138200 mi
When operating normally truck suddenly dies! Restarts dies? Does not appear to be Cat nor O2 sensor? Not fuel pump either? Not throwing a code? Repair to be made in Spring, not a daily driver. This is getting old! 
Dec 2014

140000 mi

US $1780
Repeat of prior left wheel bearing replacement from 2013 in New Mexico. LoCal NJ dealer replaced both front hubs and bearings. 
Apr 2015

144200 mi

US $350
Frame perforated by rust inspire to frame anti corrosion spraying. Toyota frame recall. Entire frame of vehicle replaced 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Nov 2010
Nov 2010

49600 mi

C $2200
AC compressor seized solid. Have owned 3 Tacos - this is the last. Really CHEAP build! Extensive frame rust year 3, under hood rust, rotted light sockets, paint chips, peeling trim, worn seat surfaces, corroding rims, warped rotors... SOLD! 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Aug 2010 - May 2015
Jul 2010

95000 mi

US $50
Compass/Temperature computer failed. I researched the issue and it is a design flaw. Even a Toyota replacement part will have the flaw and will fail again. Sent it to someone on ebay who repairs the issue for good. Not a problem since! 
Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
May 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

93000 mi

US $112
Engine computer failed with code P2610. Factory replacement is $2500 installed. Cost prohibitive to replace on a 9 yr old vehicle. Check engine light. Causes battery to die overnight as emissions test cycles continuously. EVAP fail. Head gasket leaking. Causing misfires in two cylinders. Dealer repair estimate is $2000+. Another cost prohibitive repair. Shocking to see big ticket repair bills on a 9 yr old truck. Toyita quality is sinking fast. 
Toyota Tacoma in Georgia, United States
Jul 2012 - May 2013
Aug 2012

185000 mi

US $100
Check Engine Light Diagnosed as bad Catalytic Converter 
Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

63000 mi

US $700
Toyota Tacoma's leaf springs 2005-2007 are 3 leaf design and are prone to crack and malfunction . Mine cracked and gave out just past 63k miles .. Toyota refuses to acknowledge the problem and seems many are having the same problem . 
Toyota Tacoma in New Mexico, United States
Apr 2010 - Apr 2017
Jul 2010

80000 mi

US $600
Engine Light came on trouble codeP0430. O2 sensor and catalytic converter.  
Dec 2010

85000 mi

US $700
Have to replace the catalytic converter. Insufficient catalyst, below thresh hold. 1000k part. Aftermarket was cheaper but still had to install it myself. Warranty for emissions expires at 80000. 
Dec 2015

120000 mi

US $1500
Changed the alternator and battery . Check engine light came on indicating my Oxugen sensor was bad or catalytic converter. 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

US $800
Oil gunk, can't get the forward timing valve to work correctly 
Toyota Tacoma in North Carolina, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2015
Oct 2014

148500 mi

US $30
2nd time replacing the module that controls the fan speed. 
Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Mar 2013 - Dec 2015
Mar 2013

119000 mi

US $1300
Front driver wheel bearing went out. Was completely replace and fixed. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Ohio, United States
Jul 2009 - Apr 2016
Nov 2009

50000 mi

US $100
HVAC clutch broke. Dealer wanted to replace just broken part for $1000, part + labor.  
Dec 2009

50000 mi

US $1300
Local shop found clutch and new OEM compressor for much less and replaced both. Odd and expensive thing to break with <50,000 miles. 
Toyota Tacoma in Colorado, United States
Jan 2010 - Sep 2018
Oct 2013

254300 mi

US $100
fan speed switch conector burned out. first three speeds not working. common problem when you check the internet. 
Sep 2015

285000 mi

US $100
driver side visor replaced 
Nov 2017

325000 mi

US $150
broken serpentine belt 
Toyota Tacoma in Alaska, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2018
Jan 2009

49982 mi

US $45
Just a frayed wire at the rear bumper. Licence plate light did not work. 
Jun 2009

58421 mi

US $20
With the help of tacomaworld.com I removed the overhead temperature/compass display unit, and took the logic board to an electronics shop (the kind that has soldering irons, oscilloscopes, etc) to have broken solder joints resoldered. 
Mar 2011

82425 mi

US $250
A/C compressor was screaming so took it in for replacement. Dealer quoted 2100 for the part; my shop said 1400. I got a Delphi unit online for $550. 
Feb 2013

101659 mi

US $600
replace front right wheel bearing and seal. 
Aug 2014

112000 mi
After parking the Tacoma for a week I could hardly turn the steering wheel. Steering shaft knuckle seized. Should be a recall item. It is dangerous. Cannot steer with one hand. Steering does not self-centre. For now, I periodically lubricate it. 
Nov 2014

113000 mi

US $350
Alternator froze solid after vehicle had not been used for four days. Attempt to start engine caused serpentine belt to break. Alternator and belt replaced by me in my driveway. 
May 2015

114700 mi

US $400
One piston seal of the driver's side caliper leaked, pedal went to the floor so I replaced both front calipers. 
Feb 2016

125000 mi

US $300
Windshield wiper transmission broke and was replaced. 
Mar 2017

134000 mi

US $1200
Serpentine belt tensioner seized, breaking the belt. That threw off the other belt and got jammed in such a way that it ruined the power steering pump's front seal, wrecking the pump. Coolant was boiling so replaced thermostat as well as repairing the afrorementioned. 
Aug 2017

137000 mi
Driver side rear leaf spring broke. Both rear springs replaced free of charge under a recall. 
Toyota Tacoma in Nevada, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

108000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearings failed poor bearings 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Feb 2014 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014

117000 mi

US $600
AC clutch went out 
Toyota Tacoma in Oregon, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

79000 mi
Seat belt retractor on passenger side became jammed. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - Sep 2016
Jan 2016

68000 mi

US $160
Smoke from engine compartment, passenger side. Lasted less than 5 minutes. Afterwards periodical bad odor. Determined valve cover gasket needed to be replaced and engine cleaned. Engine light displayed, P2440 code. Engine light turned on a very cold FL morning (relative to FL of course). Code read. 2 days later engine light no longer on and has not turned on in following week. 
Toyota Tacoma in Virginia, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2010

43000 mi

US $249
Air Cond. system low on freon, leak tested and recharged 
Mar 2016

58000 mi

US $600
Replaced idler pulleys that were making noise, and belt Horn not working - replaced 
Mar 2017

61000 mi

US $325
Replace shock absorbers 

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