2005 Toyota Tacoma Toyota Tacoma 2005

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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 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

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. 

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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

90000 mi

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

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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

125000 mi

US $300
Windshield wiper transmission broke and was replaced. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

164-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual RWD

79000 mi Seat belt retractor on passenger side became jammed. 

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2005 Toyota Tacoma Other Problems

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