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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%)
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Chart based on 104 repairs.
2005 Toyota Tacoma suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 22 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
| 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. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 138000 mi US $1200 |
Wheel bearings front 4x4 |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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. |
| 93620 mi | Rear springs broken, replaced with Toyota springs. |
| 86800 mi | Steering U-joint Service due to notchy steering Steering U-joint Service due to notchy steering |
| 112220 mi C $550 |
outer tie rod on RH side required replacing. |
| 151900 mi C $3100 |
Steering shaft u-joint sloppy. Replaced. |
| 177180 mi C $1000 |
High pressure hose leak Front right wheel bearing |
| 102000 mi | Passenger side wheel bearing needed to be replaced when sold. Replaced driver side a year ago for $920. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 122760 mi C $1550 |
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 |
| 137020 mi C $70 |
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. 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. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 142000 mi US $770 |
Alignment of wheels |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 108500 mi | Rust recall - replaced frame and leaf springs |
| 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. |
| 202000 mi | Broken leaf spring, covered under Toyota recall. |
| 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. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 119000 mi US $1300 |
Front driver wheel bearing went out. Was completely replace and fixed. |
| 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 . |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
245-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 108000 mi US $600 |
Wheel bearings failed poor bearings |
| 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. |
| 137000 mi | Driver side rear leaf spring broke. Both rear springs replaced free of charge under a recall. |
2005 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
164-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 61000 mi US $325 |
Replace shock absorbers |
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