2005 Toyota Tacoma electrical problems

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Electrical · 339,740 miles · FL

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2005 Toyota Tacoma. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale through OfferUp. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 139,900. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 339,740.

Filed Jan 8, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · AZ

My problem was associated with the air bag warning light. It came on and so I took my truck to Big Two Toyota in Chandler AZ. Dealer said I had a faulty clock spring assembly that will prevent the air bag system from functioning properly and was a major safety risk.... So I let Dealer remove and replace it for $511.82. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN SAFETY RECALL.... Please look into this issue for me and other Toyota Tacoma truck owners. Thank you.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · WV

Blower motor only works on high. Sometimes speed od. Doesn't work, sometimes it does. Speed od. Reads about 5 miles per hour fast. Gauges pause for about 10 sec. Before working when I first start truck. All started around 120,000 miles.

Filed Mar 15, 2018 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · NV

Around 150,000mi the fan blower only works on high speed (low and medium don't work). On very rare occasions, all fan speeds work fine. Tried changing the fan resistor but it didn't help.

Filed Aug 13, 2017 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

Every time I turn the ignition to start my engine the gas gauge takes about 15 seconds to respond. Most frequently than not, the speedometer and the coolant gauge do not work when the vehicle is in motion. When I get to my destination and turn off the engine, and restart, the gauges work (sometimes). I asked the dealer about it, and they claim there is no recall for this problem, and it would cost $1000.00 to replace the main harness that is causing the problem. The tachometer, and the odometer work just fine. I do feel this is a safety issue, considering sometimes I do not know what my speed is, or if my engine is getting to hot, and over heating, causing damage to it. I've been a toyota truck owner since 1987, and this is my second truck. Your vehicles are very dependable, and I hope you can resolve this problem. Please keep informed on this matter, I would appreciate it. Thanks for your time. Don

Filed May 8, 2017 · Electrical · NJ

When using air condition or heating it does not go on unless you step on a button located on the passenger side floor which then the unit will regulate and turn on. You can feel a click when you press it on the floor don't know why this is.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving low speeds, various electrical systems, including the air conditioner, stopped working. In addition, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the interior long wire overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Electrical · 91,000 miles · UT

My stereo changes stations on its own I don't know if it's in the buttons in the steering wheel or the actual stereo itself.

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 90,000 miles · UT

Short in the button to turn the cruse control on sometimes it works but I have to push it at least 200 times. The second thing is a short in the over head compas/temperature gauge it just does not work any more.

Filed Nov 10, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 138,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start occasionally. The vehicle would lose power and fail to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wire harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000....updated 02/08/16 *bf