2005 Toyota Tundra Toyota Tundra 2005

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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.
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2005 Toyota Tundra engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (24%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 21 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

67000 mi

US $1200
tranny controller 
70000 mi

US $750
O2 sensor replaced for emissions inspection 
72000 mi

US $500
Transmission control again. repair cost is estimate. 
78200 mi intermittant short in wiring, truck would stop running. 

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2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

126700 mi

US $1050
Replaced timing belt, water pump & pullies, and radiator. 
99500 mi

US $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. 
53000 mi

US $2494
Secondary air pump assembly, and two air valve assembly's. 

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2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

61000 mi

US $650
Oxygen sensors needing replacment- truck became underpowered and check engine light came on. 

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2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

61200 mi

US $85
Engine light came on and test showed injectors needed cleaning. However, light came back on. 
62000 mi

US $1800
clean injectors, replace two sensors. 
85000 mi

US $500
Water pump failure due to leakage; replaced; also replaced timing belt and drive belts 

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2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

282-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

180700 mi

US $200
Cooling system losing water. Replaced radiator 
83700 mi

C $370
Replaced muffler and tail pipe 
86180 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 
49000 mi

US $600
Rodent damage to fuel system 
53700 mi

US $180
Replaced muffler 
74000 mi Water pump was leaking. Traded it in for a 2015 Camry Hybrid. 
188000 mi

US $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. 
126700 mi

US $110
key was sticking in the ignition. New key assembly put in. 
45000 mi

US $1100
Exhaust replaced from catalytic converter back. 

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