2005 Toyota Tundra Steering Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 8 records
- steering rack · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering
2005 toyota tundra. Consumer writes front brake line broke and major rusting of brake lines, and rusted frame. * va the consumer stated the power steering metal lines started leaking. *js
ODI 11074762
Body · Service Brakes · Steering
Major rusting of frame, rusted brake lines, rusted power steering lines. Vehicles is unsafe due to rusting.
ODI 11065273
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
Steering
For a week i had noticed a leak on the surface of the parking lot of my apartment building where i almost always park my truck. Since it's an apartment, i didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it was someone else's vehicle. Then on sunday august 31st, i had driven round trip to akron, ohio and back to willoughby, ohio and noticed a huge leak. I took it to the dealer who said it was the power steering and that…
ODI 10630572
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle went off the road and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
Crash reported
ODI 10735998
Steering
Steering rack failed safety inspection due to leaking power steering fluid caused by rust. The dealership i was using had 3 other of the same or similar toyota trucks with the same failure at this same time. They had problems locating enough parts to do all the repair. *tr
ODI 10585038
Body · Steering
January 28th (2014) i was into york's toyota for diagnosis of a check engine light and rough idle problem. The clerk at york's toyota advised me of (2) recalls on my pickup truck (ball joint & spray frame) and said "we will call you to schedule when to have these completed at no cost to you". February 6th while driving southbound on interstate 95 at the posted speed of 75mph in sherman maine the front driver's side…
Crash reported
ODI 10565700
Power Train · Steering
Gear shift on steering wheel column became loose and it became very difficult to place truck into park. It started gradually until the play in the shifter was so bad that i could no longer put it into drive, reverse or neutral without the shifter handle hitting the windshield wiper handle and causing the windshield wipers to activate and squirt cleaner onto the windshield. I was concerned that it was going to slip…
ODI 10535970
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Underbody Shields
I have been told my truck has excessive rust on the brake line, front brake rotors and power steering unit. They will al need to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10534372
Steering
While starting from a stop, either in drive or reverse, i heard a squealing sound when turning the wheels to the left. I am also losing power steering fluid, and my right side rack & pinion boot appears to be filling with fluid. It appears that my power rack & pinion system is failing, and the vehicle has only 55,000 miles on it with no hard use (just transport, mostly local.) i am worried that my steering system…
ODI 10524904
Steering
Took to the shop "meinke" and was listed as; replace the leaking power steering rack and pinion gear - $975.00. *tr
ODI 10574107
Steering · Wheels
I have a 2005 tundra 2wd trd. I have to replace the steering rack and recommended that i replace both rear bearings. When looking the problems on the internet i have discovered that these issues are very common for the tundra in earlier production. The steering rack was manufactured with inferior material that has been known to where out. The same with the rear bearings. If this is such a common problem why hasn't a…
ODI 10503248
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
Steering
When toyota recalled the balljoints on the 2005 tundra's i took mine in...after they replaced it my truck pulled to the right and had a noise and vibration...i took it back several time but it was never fixed...now it is 2010 and i rarely drive it im afraid to..the vibration is worse and the pull is worse..the dealer always tell me the same thing...they cant find anything wrong..my truck has since gone out of…
ODI 10313862
Engine · Front · Steering
2005 toyota tundra quad cab. Front end alignment problems, extreme pulling to the left and right, consistent rattling in the front end. Control issues at 5 mph, extreme shimmering over 65 mph. Recommended parts by service department knuckle sub assembly, bearings, ring hole, seals. Vehicle loses power, and steering control, caused accident. Manufacturer refuses to honor warranty and repair vehicle. Problems began at…
Crash reported
ODI 10149684
Bead · Steering
I had my 2005 tundra bed loaded to the maximum advertised weight capacity. Once i entered the hwy and reached a speed of 45 the vehicle went out of control. I have been driving for many years and have never experienced a loss of control like this. The vehicle left the road and flipped upside down. The cab held up great and everyone was wearing their seatbelt therefor there were not signifigant injuries. Atleast one…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10129729