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2005 Toyota Tacoma Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 168 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 24% of all 707 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Tacoma model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
168
24% of 707
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
90,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Toyota Tacoma suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2005, latest Sep 4, 2024.

2005 Toyota Tacoma suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter142005 Q22007 Q42012 Q22014 Q12015 Q42017 Q32020 Q2
168 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2024 Q3; peak 2015 Q2 (14).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma

  1. NHTSA 14V604000Sep 29, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires710,711 vehicles

    Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly:leaf

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.

    Risk: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Tacoma model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005168 (24%)
  2. 2006181 (23%)
  3. 2007130 (24%)
  4. 2008135 (30%)
  5. 2009125 (24%)
  6. 2010100 (34%)
  7. 201163 (34%)
  8. 201229 (10%)
  9. 201319 (15%)
  10. 201414 (15%)
  11. 201511 (11%)
  12. 201616 (5%)
  13. 201716 (7%)
  14. 20186 (3%)
  15. 20198 (4%)
  16. 20204 (5%)
  17. 20216 (8%)
  18. 20225 (8%)
  19. 20232 (4%)
  20. 20246 (4%)
  21. 202510 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Toyota Tacoma have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 168 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
Which Toyota Tacoma year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Toyota Tacoma has the most suspension complaints (181), compared with 168 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma concerns the suspension: 14V604000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.