2005 Toyota Tundra engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 25 complaints for the 2005 Toyota Tundra, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
2005 toyota tundra experience electronic failure the consumer stated the mechanical or electronic failure caused an accident as well as injuries. The consumer stated all he remembered was exiting the highway in evening traffic when all of a sudden, his vehicle rammed into the vehicle in front of him. The air bags deployed prior to the collision and he had no recollection of being able to brake. He also stated the engine failed in june 2009.
Check engine light came on and the truck lost power. The engine revved like it was trying to go, but had no more forward momentum. The speed at the time of the incident was 50MPH. Hooked up the computer and the error code read that it is the air switching valve. Error codes p-1442, switching valves are stuck closed, #2 in bank 1 and #2 in bank 2 of the secondary air inspection system. Same issue on 2007-10 tundra and was recalled due to defect.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Tundra
- Body & structure 91 complaints
- Air bags 83 complaints
- Suspension 82 complaints
- Brakes 44 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints