Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Toyota Tacoma owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Drivers the problem drunk speeding Hitman killed man do you watch hard no manslaughters still driving just got another traffic ticket and let go again super unfair
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the front passenger wheel came off the vehicle, causing the vehicle to leave the road and strike other vehicles parked on the side of the road. The police filed a report at the scene. Both the driver and passenger received injuries, although both were wearing seat belts. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance agency. However, there was no determination on what caused the wheel to dislodge. Updated 5/2/2006 -
Tl* 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.
2005 Toyota Tacoma tire failure I would first like to make it clear, this truck has never been used for anything but going back and forth to the grocery store etc. It has never been put into four wheel drive. We purchased it for a cross country trip but were afraid to use it due to the tires wearing out at 3,000 miles and the continued vibration. (fyi-we took a plane) there is no way to get a good balance on the tires on the 2005 Toyota truck because of the design of the rims. I have had this vehicle to different dealers in different states and I get the same message for all. The tires wore out within the first 3000 miles and we had them replaced. The truck has a vibration that you can feel in the stirring and is showing uneven tire wear. I was told by a Toyota rep. That they were having this trouble with all the new trucks because of a change in design this year. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that there was a strong vibration coming from the vehicle, the service engine indicator illuminated, and the u-joints had not been properly lubricated from the manufacturing process. The dealer (legacy Toyota, 3800 w tennessee st, tallahassee, fl 32304, [phone]) diagnosed that the tires were the cause of the failures. The dealer did not replace the drivetrain and the u-joints. The contact constantly had to lube the u-joints to prevent dryness, which would have caused the drivetrain to fracture. The contact, a mechanic, replaced the u-joints and took the driveshaft to the dealer to inspect the part, but no remedy was provided. The manufacturer issued a service campaign and indicated that the vehicle was excluded; therefore, the dealer refused to replace the u-joints and the driveshaft. …
Dt: 2005 Toyota Tacoma xrunner. The consumer states the tires from the factory have a crack on the tread, perpendicular to the way the vehicle turns. This is a Bridgestone potenza, re050. Tire. This is on the passenger side rear tire. The Firestone dealer states it is nothing the consumer has done or run over. They are going to replace the defective tire. The consumer feels all of the tires need to be replaced. There were 3,500 miles on the vehicle when this happened. The consumer noticed the problem August 22, 2005. On sept. 1, 2005 the consumer noticed that both front tires also had cracks in the tread. The local Firestone dealer replaced 4 tire (they refused to replace the spare) with new Bridgestone potenza s03. The damaged tire were given to the local Firestone dealer.
I was traveling down an interstate when a rear tire blew out. The tire is a toyo cross country a/t. He tire separated completely leaving the sidewalls on the rim and the tread & belts & rest of the tire tore off in one piece. Luckily, there was no accident/ injury. I looked up recalls and found there is a recall. I did not receive a notice. I have tried to contact toyo and been on hold for over an hour at a time, left message without return call. The tires have less than 20,000 miles on them. I am now very concerned about the safety of the three remaining tires. There was only minor property damage to the truck.
Dt: the consumer's vehilce has less than 4,000 miles on it. The consuemr indicated that he only drives on paved roads. He has had 2 road hazards. The vehicle was purchased new with the tires on it. The first road hazard the dealer told him it was just a nail. The second road hazard they told him the same thing. The psi recommended for the front tires was 29, but the rear tires was 30. There were no abnormal bulges noticed. There were no warning lights to come on prior to this. The tires are Firestone tires. He regularly checks his tire pressure and has them rotated when needed.
I bought a brand new 05 Toyota Tacoma x-runner, it had about 1,500 mile on the car and the tire had a gash on it all across. It was the passanger side rear tire. The tires come stock from the dealer. I had a problem trying to change it with Firestone dealer but after the third Firestone dealer they decided to change only the one with the gash. I'm a little worried that the other ones are going to get the gash and might cause me to have an accident. The tires are Bridgestone potenza re050 bl 255/45r18 99v. The option for these tires are not on your site.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Tacoma years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, 5% of the model year's 707 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Toyota Tacoma wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2005 Toyota Tacoma, though it has 10 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Toyota Tacoma wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 18,000 miles, and 55% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.