2005 Toyota Tacoma Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 707 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 1% of the 707 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,100 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Normal driving on the street I noticed a noise on the rear right side of my vehicle and I stopped to verify what happen when and I realize that the rear right spring assembly was broken ( split apart in two sections).”
NHTSA complaint #10583960, filed 2014-04, 96,037 miles“I was driving about 40 miles per hour my 2005 Toyota Tacoma on the freeway in light rain. The steering completely went out of control and my truck began fishtailing. I tapped on the brakes lightly but the truck continued accelerating faster. I ended up hitting the concrete barrier and was placed in the ambulance. I now suffer from lower back and possible torn ligaments in the neck. Before the accident there has been a couple of incident where the steering veers of for no reason and sometimes the steering shakes when I drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10316145, filed 2010-03, 68,100 miles“As the driver approached a red light, there was a loud noise. He planned to get through the intersection, pull over to investigate. When the light turned green, he accelerated and the front left wheel popped off the axle and rolled away. The truck fell and hit the pavement. Upon investigation it was determined that three lugs broke off simultaneously and were not located at the scene. Two lugs remained but broke off when the vehicle attempted to move. The vehicle had four new tires installed on 12/27/12, and oil change and new brakes installed on 12/31/12. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491552, filed 2013-01, 170,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10713912, filed 2015-04, 139,152 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, the tire would deflate. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the wheel developed a crack and it needed to be repaired. The contact was also informed that they would not cover the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 33,000. Updated 08/08/12 updated 08/08/12”
NHTSA complaint #10466494, filed 2012-07, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 18 | 5% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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