2005 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems
137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The frame is rusting out substantially. The dealer advised me not to drive because the frame could fail at anytime. I have been driving around unaware of the problem. I could have been killed if the framed failed on the highway. There was no warning light. The Vehicle has been into the dealer and…”
filed Sep 4, 2024
“Frame failure due to rust. Suspension is detached with springs hitting frame. NOTE: fuel tank partially detached previously due to rusted brackets 3-4 years ago and all components were replaced. Filed NHTSA report at that time however had technical issues completing… Still have photos.”
filed Dec 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosionCampaign 14V604000 · Sep 29, 2014
Suspension problems in other Tacoma years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma | 9 | 12% |
| 2024 Tacoma | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 Tacoma | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Tacoma | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 Tacoma | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tacoma | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Tacoma | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 Tacoma | 6 | 3% |
| 2016 Tacoma | 14 | 4% |
| 2015 Tacoma | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Tacoma | 8 | 9% |
| 2013 Tacoma | 14 | 11% |
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.