2005 Toyota Tacoma engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The catalytic converter shield on my 2005 tacoma fell off while driving and almost caused an accident. After picking up the large metal parts and inspecting under the vehicle, I noticed that near to where the catalytic converter sits, that there was extensive corrosion on the truck's frame and even…”
filed Dec 5, 2014
“On may 27, 2013 my wife [xxx] and I were towing my bass boat and I blew out the rear passenger tire and was able to safely get it off of the road to change the tire. In the process of changing the tire in my truck, the frame bent under the pressure of the jack and the truck, came off of the jack…”
filed Jan 14, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Tacoma | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Tacoma | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Tacoma | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 Tacoma | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 Tacoma | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 Tacoma | 27 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.