2005 Toyota Tundra engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Toyota Tundra — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Suddenly unintended acceleration has happened multiple times with the brake depressed and the accelerator pedal not depressed.”
filed Oct 28, 2025
“At speeds above 50+ the rear end constantly rumbles and shakes the whole truck. And when pressing the break it does as well. Seat belt locks when trying to put it on. Parking brake doesn't work. Whining and squeaky noise in the rear end. Clunking noise at lower speeds. Engine light is on & won't go…”
filed Oct 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOTH VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) AND THE TRD DUAL…Campaign 05V123000 · Mar 30, 2005
Engine problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 Tundra | 44 | 35% |
| 2024 Tundra | 135 | 43% |
| 2023 Tundra | 154 | 40% |
| 2022 Tundra | 158 | 38% |
| 2021 Tundra | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Tundra | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Tundra | 11 | 11% |
| 2017 Tundra | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 Tundra | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 Tundra | 3 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Toyota Tundra
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.