2005 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
- 26
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 26 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- lower ball · 6 records
- ball joint · 6 records
- front passenger · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
- side tire · 4 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated while driving at 40 mph, when the front passenger side tire detached and rolled away on the road. The contact stated the front passenger side door and fender hit a curb. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated he did not sustain any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic…
Crash reported
ODI 11299398
Service Brakes · Suspension
The frame rusted to the point that it will not pass a state inspection. The brakes would not stop the vehicle when in forward motion, which caused an accident.
Crash reported
ODI 11306888
Body · Suspension
Frame has prematurely rusted resulting in the sway bar mounting bracket to break off. Frame is close to complete failure which would result in fuel and brake lines severing with catastrophic result.
ODI 11254166
Electrical System · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Service bulletin p2445 for secondary air ingection system then notes the frame is corrosion and mounts are braking off
ODI 11195586
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving 5 mph, the front driver's side wheel fractured and the lower ball joint fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 07v013000 (suspension). The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 07v013000…
ODI 11145331
Body · Suspension
My 2005 tundra is rotting out in the frame above the rear leaf spring front connection to the frame. Dealer has looked at it twice in the last six years said no perforations. Now in 2018 the frame is rotting and buckled. Toyota corporate says there is nothing they can do because it outside of the window of service. So now i am stuck with a truck with just over 100k miles, looked at by a toyota dealer in the past and…
ODI 11124368
Body · Suspension
My 2005 toyota tundra was recalled for rust problems, and in 2013 the toyota dealership applied a coating to the frame which they advised would remedy the problem. On 06/01/18 i noticed i however have holes in my frame near where the suspension attaches, and the frame is not safe for operation on the road. The dealership said they are not liable, and i called toyota and they said they are not liable and no one will…
ODI 11100248
Suspension
I was driving my 2005 toyota tundra on the interstate. I came upon road work and slowed to the 45 mph speed limit. All of the sudden the truck dropped to the front left with a loud crash. Sparks were flying and i lost control of the vehicle for a brief time. I was able to slow and steer the truck to safety. I got out of the truck to see the front drivers side wheel buckled underneath the truck and major damages to…
ODI 11045515
Suspension
My 2005 toyota tundra's control joints messed up while i was driving.
ODI 11040863
Suspension
THE MAIN CHASSIS HAS HAS RUSTED AND BROKEN
ODI 10990624
Frame And Members · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a crushing noise coming from the rear driver side. Once he arrived home, the contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the frame had corroded through the entire chassis on the front driver side. The contact also stated that the front of the chassis dropped below the rear part approximately one inch and a quarter.…
ODI 10984898
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving 10 mph, the lower ball joint separated without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact replaced the lower ball joint. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer (american tire & wheel inc, [redacted], hot springs, ar 71913) and they checked and replaced all the parts at…
ODI 11024572
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front driver's side tire. The vehicle became inoperable as the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. As a result, the front of the vehicle hit the ground. The contact was able to pull the vehicle towards the right side shoulder of the beltway. There were no warning…
ODI 10981107
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
I have a 2005 toyota tundra, which has the entire frame all rusted. I already replaced all brake lines and differential because of the rust. The mechanic said it is rusted so bad that it could fall apart. There was a limited campaign for a recall on our tundra and the spray was done in 2015. Obviously it didn't take because of all the continuous issues we are having. I called the corporate office of toyota and…
ODI 11057490
Body · Steering · Suspension
The entire frame of the truck and every component directly in contact with it including the suspension is and has been oxidizing/rusting/rotting off in layers some fragments of rust scale falling off measure 1/8" in thickness i contacted toyota of north america knowing about the recalls on the toyota tacoma model trucks with alot of detailed photos they said basically too bad. Ive kept the undercarriage clean even…
ODI 11000779
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While an independent mechanic was inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic observed that the rear differential was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10765029
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
We received several recall notices for frame deterioration and the need for inspection, correction and anti-corrosion chemical application. We took it to the toyota dealer as requested. They called the next morning to have us pick up the vehicle and the anti-corrosion spray (black gooey stuff similar to undercoating) that they used was everywhere, including on the wiring harnesses, brake lines, the step bars that we…
ODI 10640438
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while having a routine inspection for an oil change the dealer (loyalty toyota [redacted], chester, va 23831, [redacted]) notice corrosion around the driver side rear wheel well. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The…
ODI 11306989
Lower Ball Joint · Suspension · Upper Ball Joint
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph over a bridge, there was a loud noise and the vehicle immediately lowered. The contact stated that the rear driver's side tire exploded. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that both the lower and upper ball joints snapped and caused the rear driver side tire to explode from the force of the impact. The…
ODI 10617411
Lower Ball Joint · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 25 mph up a slight hill, the lower ball joint detached on the front passenger side. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an intermittent loud abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10593384
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the ball joint failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the ball joints were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 202,000. Updated 8/11/14*cn
ODI 10586144
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the front end of the vehicle collapsed. The contact noticed a burning smell and smoke coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact lost control of the steering but managed to come to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle…
Fire reported
ODI 10508578
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Underbody Shields
Bought this vehicle used in 2010 and it had a lot of corrosion underneath then. Currently has 50 k miles. My brakes are squealing due to corrosion preventing the calipers from moving and the wheel was corroded to the hub and it took a lot of effort to remove it. The structural members and all the components have loose layers of rust. The exhaust heat shields fell off. The spare tire restraint system looks too weak…
ODI 10617784
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. The ball joints were replaced. Shortly after the repair, while driving between 5 to 55 mph, the vehicle began pulling to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment, but the failure continued. The vin was unknown. The current mileage was 46,000 and failure mileage was 43,000.
ODI 10222362
Lower Ball Joint · Suspension
Recall on toyota tundra in 2007. The ball joints were found to be defective because of a hardness issue on the surface treatment of the ball. The failure would be a premature wearing or failure of the joint. Toyota did issue a recall and repairs made to the vehicle. After the repair the vehicle had a hard pull to the right and vibration that did not exist prior to the repair. After taking it back to the dealer, they…
ODI 10216202