2005 Toyota Tundra power train problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Toyota Tundra — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It’s has come to my attention that this is an on going issue with tundra frames rusting out after being sprayed I inherited this truck from a family friend and the truck is getting to where it’s not drivable for frame issues this needs to be addressed by Toyota ASAP!!”
filed Jan 9, 2023
“The frame has several holes in it. Toyota said they did the corrosion prevension on it and said the repair is out of warranty. The sway bar has broken free of the frame and there are several hole and flaking spots on the frame.”
filed May 20, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 Tundra | 34 | 27% |
| 2024 Tundra | 80 | 26% |
| 2023 Tundra | 80 | 21% |
| 2022 Tundra | 103 | 25% |
| 2021 Tundra | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Tundra | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Tundra | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Tundra | 6 | 8% |
| 2016 Tundra | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 Tundra | 1 | 2% |
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.