2005 Toyota Tundra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 377 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Toyota Tundra, 1% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.
“Windshield wiper motor failed to work. 6 month old truck and the windshield wiper motor assembly failed. Toyota fixed it under warranty. Had to wait 2 days for the parts. 10 month later the windshield wiper motor failed again. This is a truck with less then 20k miles. In both cases I had to drive home in the rain without any wipers. 1st incident 2/22/06, 2nd 12/25/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10176909, filed 2006-12, 18,686 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the windshield displayed a bubble affect in the glass disrupting his vision. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized Toyota dealer and was informed that the failure was not related to any existing recalls. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10321727, filed 2010-03, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tundra. While driving 45 MPH, the rear window shattered in the vehicle. The contact covered the window with a sleeping bag and drove to her residence. Through online research, she noticed numerous complaints for the same failure she experienced. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 48,000. Updated 03/17/09. Updated 03/17/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10259350, filed 2009-02, 48,000 miles“Windows are very loose and rattle excessively. Truck has been to dealer seven times, they did have a bulletin on the window regulator and replaced it but it was not the source of the problem. Dealer gave up on the problem and said it could not be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10147770, filed 2006-01Related service bulletins
- 10131993Dec 19, 2013This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0185-13.
- 10131988Dec 19, 2013The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10132136Oct 23, 2013The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 6 | 4% |
| 2024 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 3 | 13% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 0% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTires
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Toyota Tundra
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology