2005 Toyota Tundra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,100miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Toyota Tundra, 4% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,100 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2005 Toyota Tundra has a leaking exhaust manifold. On the way home from the hardware store my new co detector went off indicating co in the cabin. I have contacted the dealer and the manufacturer and they refuse to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10413921, filed 2011-07, 69,300 miles“Loss of acceleration power. Dealer quote $3,745 to replace pump/valve/driver assemblies. Told by repair shop same issue as technical bulletin addressed on 2007-2010 tundras power issues. If true, seems a recall should have been required to repair 2005 year models.”
NHTSA complaint #10561714, filed 2014-01, 75,100 miles“Noticed liquid on ground underneath engine after driving. Opened hood to discover antifreeze/coolant dripping from overflow reservoir which was full. Coolant was extremely dark brown in color. Took it to Toyota dealer who completed flush, replaced sensor, and faulty radiator cap (torn gasket).”
NHTSA complaint #10294770, filed 2009-12, 77,000 miles“Dt: when the engine is started cold it idles very high. When taking foot off brake or putting vehicle in gear it accelerates quickly. No accidents reported. Also, no other problems. Taken to dealer to inquire about this, dealer stated that this is normal. It seemed twice as fast as a normal vehicle in idle. When the engine is hot this problem goes away.”
NHTSA complaint #10122206, filed 2005-06, 2 miles“Engine light came on. After having codes read, problem was identified as the air induction pump. The issue is that when this pump goes out, it puts the engine in a limp mode, which causes the vehicle to not have adequate acceleration to merge with traffic. This is a safety issue as drivers do not know that the limp mode occurs when this happens. Needless to say, the replacement part cost over $1300. I would think a part of that expense should last longer than a little over 50,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10380475, filed 2011-01, 51,933 milesRelated recalls
- 05V123000Mar 30, 2005Certain pickup trucks equipped with both vehicle stability control (vsc) and the trd dual exhaust systems. The trd dual exhaust system met all clearance…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2004–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
- 10177599Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10177598Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10034284Feb 4, 2010Toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific…
- 10021714May 15, 2007Malfunction indicator lamp on with dtc p0418 and/or p2445.
- 10017317May 9, 2006No start in sub-freezing ambient air temperatures.
- 10018230Nov 16, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp on diagnostic trouble code p0171, p0174, p2195, or p2197.
- 10018272Nov 8, 2005Malfunction indicator lamp on diagnostic trouble code p2742.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 25 | 7% |
| 2023 | 48 | 12% |
| 2022 | 39 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 19 | 6% |
| 2007 | 31 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 44 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Toyota Tundra
91 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsSuspension
76 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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