2005 Toyota Tacoma Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 707 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 2% of the 707 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The catalytic converter shield on my 2005 Tacoma fell off while driving and almost caused an accident. After picking up the large metal parts and inspecting under the vehicle, I noticed that near to where the catalytic converter sits, that there was extensive corrosion on the truck's frame and even a large hole. I am extremely worried about the safety of the vehicle and am afraid that the frame may crumple while driving causing an accident or death. Toyota is aware of the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10662411, filed 2014-12, 160,000 miles“To who it may concern: would you be able to research and cover a 2005 Toyota Tacoma problem plaguing Toyota customer. The issues is a problem with the design of the frame. The frames are failing at the engine motor mount(very very dangerous) and causing the cars to be almost be in-repairable(Toyota advise me it would be 10,000 fix). Toyota is offering no assistance and there are tons of customer feedback online to show there is a problem with their frames. For my truck I heard a noise coming from the engine on 12/24/2012 and took into a dealer on 12/26/2012. …”
NHTSA complaint #10492062, filed 2013-01, 134,000 miles“I own a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. On several occasions the vehicle has shut down when I attempt to proceed from a stop. This occurs while I am in traffic. The vehicle may or may not start for some time after that. If it does start, it will idle ok but when I step on the gas pedal it shuts down. After continually starting for a few times it may run ok for a while. I had it serviced at a dealer the first time and they ended up replacing the computer system. It worked fine for about 3-4 months but then began doing it again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10313764, filed 2010-02, 39,000 miles“I was traveling on the freeway and was changing gears when the accelerator pedal suddenly dropped to the floor and the engine suddenly raced up to redline. I had the clutch in at the time. I checked to make sure my mat was not interfering with the pedal. This is the second time this has happened with this truck. I pumped the pedal several times but the engine continued to race. I switched to third gear and let out the clutch. This brought the RPM's down but caused the vehicle to begin rapid acceleration. I pushed in the clutch and the engine went back to racing at redline. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256972, filed 2009-01, 26,075 miles“I purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma pickup w/ the 1 engine. Shortly afterwards, I noticed a noise coming from under the hood when I accelerate from a stop. The noise sounded like a knock or a small hole in the exhaust system. I returned the truck to the dealer, and provided the information. They said they couldn't hear a thing. (this was in phildelphia). When I returned home to new orleans after katrina, I took the truck to a Toyota dealer, who said it was an engine knock and nothing could be done about it. Over time the noise got louder and I took the truck to another dealer Toyota of slidell. …”
NHTSA complaint #10187185, filed 2007-04, 200 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 27 | 3% |
| 2005 | 14 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 15 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 20 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma
260 complaintsSuspension
137 complaintsVehicle speed control
93 complaintsSteering
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsOther or unknown
43 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsTires
25 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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