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2005 Toyota Tacoma suspension problems

Owners reported suspension problems in 138 complaints for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
138 16% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
102,000 miles 80 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When suspension problems show up

Suspension complaints by mileage, 2005 Toyota Tacoma Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 102,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 10 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 4 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 6 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 9 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 8 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 8 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 10 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 10 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 9 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 4 complaints 200k+ miles: 2 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 102,000 miles
Based on 80 complaints that include mileage. 25% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles10
20k to 40k miles4
40k to 60k miles6
60k to 80k miles9
80k to 100k miles8
100k to 120k miles8
120k to 140k miles10
140k to 160k miles10
160k to 180k miles9
180k to 200k miles4
200k+ miles2

What the data shows

Of the 80 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 crashes.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact also heard a thud coming from the transmission when the vehicle was being slowed to a stop. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v604000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.

Reported at 120,000 miles, June 2016 Crash

There was a recall on the frame and in 2015 my father-in-law owned the vehicle and had it inspected and all I know is it passed. He is deceased now and I own the vehicle and recurved notification about a recall on the rear springs so made an appointment and they told me that they couldn't fix the problem because the frame was to rusted to safely take springs off to replace. The frame recall has expired but the spring recall is still in effect.

Reported at 162,000 miles, August 2020

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