2005 Toyota Tacoma brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 26 complaints for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving 20 MPH uphill, the rear of the vehicle slid out of control. As a result, the vehicle flipped over. The contact stated that there was ice patches on the road and the ABS brakes did not engage. As of april 29, 2008, the dealer had not inspected or repaired the vehicle. The driver sustained a neck injury and bruises on her left inner thigh. The current and failure mileages were 35,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brakes failed and the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Also, the contact stated that the front passenger side tire wobbled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,152.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma
- Body & structure 264 complaints
- Suspension 138 complaints
- Cruise control 93 complaints
- Steering 61 complaints
- Air bags 48 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Transmission 29 complaints