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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 104 repairs.
2005 Toyota Tacoma electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 102920 mi | Poor radio reception. Pulled out radio to find antenna unplugged. Re-attached and reception back to normal. |
| 151900 mi C $3100 |
AC line corrosion and leak. Due to not using ac, compressor seized and required replacement. |
| 179800 mi | Airbag light on always. |
| 99000 mi | Overhead console display failure - resoldered resisters |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
164-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 19102 mi | Warranty work - replace passenger compartment fan blower motor assembly due to bad bearings; replace padded gearshift cover assembly to correct annoying rattle. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 108500 mi C $300 |
Battery light became intermittent. Check with voltmeter to monitor. Replaced alternator with new. 1 changed previously under waranty |
| 137020 mi C $70 |
Line connections after 2 dealer repairs leaked system down (including after frame change. System now works and holds charge. |
| 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. |
| 89000 mi US $33 |
added refrigerant |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 117800 mi C $500 |
Recharge and distribution line replacement |
| 125400 mi US $3300 |
Fan blower motor and resistor pack failed. |
| 134000 mi US $1300 |
A/C Compressor failed, required new compressor/condenser and drier. |
| 94000 mi US $2800 |
AC doesn't work at all. All major parts must be replaced. Nationwide back order. |
| 107000 mi US $1800 |
Replaced compressor, evaporator, condenser, evacuation and refill. Total success! |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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! |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 120000 mi US $300 |
Changed the alternator and battery . |
| 148500 mi US $30 |
2nd time replacing the module that controls the fan speed. |
| 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! |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 254300 mi US $100 |
fan speed switch conector burned out. first three speeds not working. common problem when you check the internet. |
| 49982 mi US $45 |
Just a frayed wire at the rear bumper. Licence plate light did not work. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 50000 mi US $100 |
HVAC clutch broke. Dealer wanted to replace just broken part for $1000, part + labor. |
| 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. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
164-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 117000 mi US $600 |
AC clutch went out |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 43000 mi US $249 |
Air Cond. system low on freon, leak tested and recharged |
| 58000 mi US $600 |
Horn not working - replaced |
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