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1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,449 miles

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2005 Toyota Tundra fuel system problems

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2005 Toyota Tundra Owner Comments

problem #8

Sep 012021

Tundra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Gas tank Strap rusted thru and broke. Brake lines rusted thru and leaked Differential rusted thru and leaked. Frame excessively and extensively rusted.

- Anamosa, IA, USA

problem #7

Nov 222019

Tundra

  • 147,000 miles
2005 Toyota Tundra double cab. When stationary on cold start: Vehicle produces a loud noise and additional carbon monoxide/exhaust, causing additional danger when starting in a garage. When in motion: Truck operates as intended until acceleration is attempted, causing a major safety concern when merging onto highways, driving up an incline, or any other driving situation where the gas application is necessary. When in motion: Venting and interior air controls cannot be used based on the amount of exhaust that will spill into the cab of the truck. This is a problem that is widely known to the Toyota community, and to drivers of Toyota Tundra in particular. Of note, thousands of messages can be easily accessed in the Toyota message boards (Tundra talk, Toyota nation, Tundra.com, Tundra solutions). In addition, there is a separate cottage industry that has sprung up as a result, where manufacturers are producing bypass kits that compromise the exhaust standards set by you all, where an entire business model has been created to profit off of these issues. One of the primary parties is hewitt-tech. When advised at a Toyota dealership, the repair quote was $2568 out of pocket. When speaking to Toyota customer experience, I was told they do not anticipate addressing the issue, as it is not enough of a problem. In greater research, it is apparent they are either aware but unwilling to remedy the situation because a) the scope is far too widespread within their truck market (every Toyota Tundra is subject to recall) or B) the scope is too widespread throughout their entire marketshare (similar problems are indicated with the corolla and other passenger cars). This is negligent and dangerous and needs to be addressed.

- Gloucester, MA, USA

problem #6

Jan 012007

Tundra

  • miles
I purchased this vehicle used aprox 10 years ago. The issue that I have had looked at by Toyota dealership remains unresolved. When you take your foot off the brake it immediately lunges forward and travels without foot on the gas up to speed of 15 mph on flat level ground. It is definitely not safe. It could cause"an accident. My brother's insisted that I have it looked at by Toyota dealership. I have not had a satisfactory answer to this issue. Again the answer remains there has been no recall. Could it be a timing chain issue"

- Decatur, AL, USA

problem #5

Jun 012015

Tundra

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Secondary injection pump trigger a limp mode which is extremely dangerous on the highway. Toyota has extended the warranty on all vehicle except the 2005, 2006, 2007 which have the exact same air pumps installed. This repair is costing Toyota owners in excess of $3,000 with vehicles having having less the 100K miles. This is obviously an emission issue that Toyota should address, the U.S. has made VW responsible for there shortcomings I think Toyota should be held accountable.

- Matthews, NC, USA

problem #4

May 232015

Tundra

  • 121,793 miles
I filled my gas tank (17 gallons), drove about 4 miles and was pulling into a parking lot when I heard a grinding sound, I looked under the truck and saw the straps holding my gas tank had snapped in half and my gas tank was laying on the ground. I had recently recieved a limited service campaign letter from Toyota notifiying me that "vehicles operated in cold climates with high road salt use may exhibit more-than-normal corrosion to the vehicles frame" "which may contribute to the development of more than normal rust in the frame of some vehichles". the dealership ordered new gas straps and also did the inspection which resulted in the under carriage being re-sprayed with a corrosion-resistant compound. I contacted thetoyota customer experience center at the dealerships urging and was told this was my fault, if I had brought my truck in for regular maintenance it would have been discovered and repaired. I have owned many vehicles and never had a gas tank fall off. My concern is this could have been at minimum an environmental disaster or at maximum an explosion could have occured.

- Traverse City, MI, USA

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problem #3

Dec 292014

Tundra

  • 120,000 miles
I bought my truck new and had every scheduled maintenance performed. The secondary air injection system has failed and the truck is in limp mode and will not drive or pass emissions. I have been told the repair is around 3500 and the dealer nor Toyota corporation will take responsibility for the faulty part. Even though they know it has been a problem for years and they extended the warranty on 2007 thru 2010 models which use the same parts. I am trying to take legal action to get some resolution.

- Collegeville, PA, USA

problem #2

Dec 222014

Tundra

  • 94,000 miles
I noticed a gas leak under the vehicle. Technician told me it is dangerous to drive the vehicle with gas leak. Dealer refuses to repair it as he claims that it is not manufacturer's defect.

- Temple Hills, MD, USA

problem #1

Nov 032012

Tundra

  • 110,800 miles
Quoted for almost 4000 to fix this manifold air injection manifold. Researched online and found out it to be a common problem with this car due defect. I don't understand why they recalled 2007 and newer but not the older ones which seems to have the same problem. I hope your Agency can assist us with this issue.

- Brookville, FL, USA

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