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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (12%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 17 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

137000 mi

US $800
Oil gunk, can't get the forward timing valve to work correctly 

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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

91760 mi

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

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

137020 mi

C $70
Frame change and exhaust connection was just pieced together. dealer did not tell me or ask to fix. Took to another shop for repair 
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 
52000 mi catalytic converter shield started to rattle 

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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

137000 mi

US $36
Routine spark plug replacement every 30 k miles! Oh whatta feeling? 
144000 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! 
98000 mi

US $400
Leaking crankshaft seal, pulley removed and seal replaced. 
125400 mi

US $3300
Crankshaft seal failed. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

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. 
185000 mi

US $100
Check Engine Light Diagnosed as bad Catalytic Converter 
80000 mi

US $600
Engine Light came on trouble codeP0430. O2 sensor and catalytic converter.  
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. 
120000 mi

US $1500
Check engine light came on indicating my Oxugen sensor was bad or catalytic converter. 

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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

325000 mi

US $150
broken serpentine belt 
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. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

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. 
58000 mi

US $600
Replaced idler pulleys that were making noise, and belt 

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