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2005 Toyota Tundra repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (28%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 68 repairs.
2005 Toyota Tundra repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (19%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 64 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Tundra
Engine not specified
| Toyota in New York, United States May 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jun 200967000 miUS $75 | tranny controller Diagnosis charge for transmission problems. | ||
| Jul 200969000 miUS $2464 | tranny rebuild | ||
| Sep 200970000 miUS $750 | no start, starter replaced O2 sensor replaced for emissions inspection | ||
| Dec 200972000 miUS $500 | Transmission control again. repair cost is estimate. | ||
| Feb 201278200 mi | intermittant short in wiring, truck would stop running. | ||
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Apr 201088700 miUS $325 | Drive shaft universal joints were making noise at very low speeds. | ||
| Sep 201093000 miUS $350 | U-Joint bushings at differential was squeeking, U-Joint needed replacement. Oil Change Wipers | ||
| Jul 201199500 miUS $325 | Engine Check light called for cleaning injectors. Cleaning completed with oil change and brake inspection. Check Engine Light on indicating need to Clean injectors. Work completed along with oil & filter change and brake check. | ||
| Aug 2011100300 miUS $285 | Engine Check code was P2714 & P0776 transmission sensors. Shop inspection, the mechanic said the trans fluid was leaking; need to replace trans output shaft seal and top off trans fluid. Instead of replacing tran per first quote. | ||
| Feb 2012104600 miUS $150 | Check engine light on P2714 and P0776 came on again after awhile from previous repair. Still hesitating when acceler. Went to Toyota dealer to see what it would take to repair and do oil change. After the visit no problem now. | ||
| Jun 2012106000 mi | When going in for a routine maintenance, the mechanic asked me about the check engine light and then he said said he took care of the problem for no charge. The engine was hesitating and the CEL said sensors in the trans were the problem. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Louisiana, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| May 201028000 miUS $300 | All three U-joints had to be replaced | ||
| Nov 201353000 miUS $2494 | Secondary air pump assembly, and two air valve assembly's. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Kentucky, United States Aug 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2016217000 mi | Worn U joint replaced | ||
| Apr 2017221000 miUS $1100 | Replaced tie rods and ball joints. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Texas, United States May 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016285900 miUS $800 | Rough ride, one day fine next day bad, took 3 trips to 2 different shops | ||
| Mar 2017298000 miUS $1800 | Tie rods stabilizer steering linkage | ||
| Jun 2017304000 miUS $1400 | Struts and shocks | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Virginia, United States Jan 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Feb 201591300 miUS $750 | Spray preservative on frame as part of a recall | ||
| Aug 201593000 miUS $20 | Polished the headlights, both were fogged/hazy | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Alabama, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2015126700 miUS $1050 | Replaced timing belt, water pump & pullies, and radiator. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Florida, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Nov 2017129000 miUS $97 | Drivers window motor replaced | ||
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Kansas, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201161000 miUS $650 | Oxygen sensors needing replacment- truck became underpowered and check engine light came on. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Virginia, United States May 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Nov 2016145600 miUS $500 | Replaced shock absorbers with factory bilsteins. The shocks were not leaking and had not failed, but the ride was "mushy". Ride is now much firmer, and the truck feels sure-footed. | ||
| Jan 2018151000 miUS $50 | Parking brake bell crank arms were rusted and frozen. Replaced with new parts. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Oregon, United States Oct 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015158000 miUS $816 | Alternator failed causing the battery to fail, also. | ||
| Jul 2018174000 miUS $200 | Worn out. Front only. | ||
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 201385000 miUS $500 | Water pump failure due to leakage; replaced; also replaced timing belt and drive belts | ||
| Apr 201598200 miUS $500 | Replace defective tire pressure sensor/sender | ||
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States - Jan 2007 | |||
| Jun 200613000 mi | Replaced Low Tire Pressure Sensor in Drivers Front Tire | ||
| Jan 200714000 miUS $45 | Adjusted Rear Brake Drums | ||
| Toyota Tundra in South Carolina, United States Jan 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 201385000 miUS $80 | Door lock actuator failed. | ||
| Dec 2015107000 miUS $900 | and TPMS sensors | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Oklahoma, United States May 2009 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Sep 2017151000 miUS $300 | TPMS sensors replaced | ||
| Jan 2018156000 miUS $25 | Replaced both headlights | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Maryland, United States Feb 2010 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 201661200 miUS $85 | Engine light came on and test showed injectors needed cleaning. However, light came back on. | ||
| Jun 201662000 miUS $1800 | clean injectors, replace two sensors. | ||
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 2018111000 mi | Error code p0986 shift solenoid "E" Control circuit High. Light came on but was driving fine. Everywhere I read pointed to the connector at transmission. I looked at it and it seemed ok not corroded like others reported. I drove it and it shifted like crap the connector was a cause. I took apart again cleaned some put dielectric greese in and is has been working great and no error codes. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2013 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Nov 202049000 miUS $600 | Rodent damage to fuel system | ||
| Toyota Tundra in New York, United States Jan 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201353700 miUS $180 | Replaced muffler | ||
| Apr 201574000 mi | Neutral safety switch was no longer working due to corrosion, Water pump was leaking. Traded it in for a 2015 Camry Hybrid. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2015188000 miUS $165 | Air pump for catalytic emissions failed causing truck to go into limp mode. $3300 estimate from dealer. Installed a work around to bypass system. Known defect in Toyota V-8's. | ||
| Nov 2016194300 miUS $1300 | Truck had wheel bearing noise and a leaking front axle. Truck sees considerable amount of off-road and back road use. Local, independent shop replaced front wheel bearings and... replaced the passenger side front axle and did an alignment. A week later. Rear axle seal started to leak. I checked rear axle bearings and determined they were worn out with excessive play. Shop removed both rear axles, replaced bearing and seals. | ||
| Sep 2017203000 miUS $1200 | Axles started leaking again for the third time after initial seal replacement. Shop determined the axles were warped and needed to be replaced. Replaced axles. Within a day of the repair, one of the rear brakes locked up due to incorrect adjustment from axle work. Returned truck to shop and the shop replaced rear brakes. Shop did not bleed brakes and there was almost no pedal. Limped the truck home and bled the brakes at home removing a bunch of air. | ||
| Mar 2018208000 miUS $75 | Sway bar link snapped while on a curved on-ramp. Ordered the sway bar links on-line and replaced them both. | ||
| Jun 2021237000 miUS $300 | Passenger side front axle started leaking. Replaced axel and seal. Previous repair of same item by independent shop used poor quality parts. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Ontario, Canada May 2006 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jan 20069993 mi | Coolant leak, replace block heater | ||
| May 200836331 mi | Replace tire valve and sensor - warranty | ||
| May 200948131 miC $751 | Replace front brake pads and rotors, service rear brakes, repair driver's side outside door handle ( came loose ) | ||
| Jun 201279360 miC $818 | Replace front pads/rotors, replaced left front caliper, cleaned rear brakes and repaired emergency brake (not holding) | ||
| Dec 201283700 miC $370 | Replaced muffler and tail pipe | ||
| May 201386180 mi | There is a shield surrounding the cat converter that has come loose. I tried to bolt the two pieces together but it didn't work so I ended up taking the whole thing off | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Alabama, United States Apr 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016180700 miUS $200 | Cooling system losing water. Replaced radiator | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Virginia, United States Jun 2009 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jun 201045000 miUS $1100 | Exhaust replaced from catalytic converter back. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in North Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2014144200 miUS $110 | key was sticking in the ignition. New key assembly put in. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in Nevada, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 201369000 miUS $90 | Reset Airbag Warning Light and Scheduled Maint. (Oil change & Filter). | ||
| Jun 201581000 miUS $160 | Replaced Battery. | ||
| Toyota Tundra in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jan 201166000 miUS $130 | Previously attempted transmission fluid change to sealed transmission did not refill the fluid to the proper amount resulting in random slippage aggravated by quick stops and hard cornering. Brought the vehicle to Valvoline lube shop. | ||
| Mar 201166400 miUS $166 | Tranny was still slipping and, in cold weather, was very difficult to get into gear. Apparently the dealer has the special tool to fill the tranny appropraitely and I was down 2 quarts. Additionally, they lubed the linkage and its working. Tranny was still slipping and, in cold weather, was very difficult to get into gear. Apparently the dealer has the special tool to fill the tranny appropraitely and I was down 2 quarts. Additionally, they lubed the linkage and its working. | ||
2005 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Toyota Tundra in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2021144000 miUS $900 | transmission overdrive switch lever on steering column | ||
| Toyota Tundra in California, United States May 2009 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 201253400 mi | Lower front shock rubber bushings bad. Front shock absorbers replaced. | ||
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