2005 Toyota Tundra suspension problems
82 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2005 Toyota Tundra, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 82 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 122,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 11 |
What the data shows
Of the 50 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 122,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle collapsed. The contact noticed a burning smell and smoke coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact lost control of the steering but managed to come to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 266,019.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the ball joint failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the ball joints were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 202,000. Updated 8/11/14
Other problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Tundra
- Body & structure 91 complaints
- Air bags 83 complaints
- Brakes 44 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints