2005 Toyota Tundra engine problems

Filed Oct 28, 2025 · Engine · WA

Suddenly unintended acceleration has happened multiple times with the brake depressed and the accelerator pedal not depressed.

Filed Oct 8, 2020 · Engine, Seat belts · 275,600 miles · TN

At speeds above 50+ the rear end constantly rumbles and shakes the whole truck. And when pressing the break it does as well. Seat belt locks when trying to put it on. Parking brake doesn't work. Whining and squeaky noise in the rear end. Clunking noise at lower speeds. Engine light is on & won't go off. Tire pressure sensor doesn't work. Rear end seal leak. Driver side window feels like it's gonna fall out. Truck is way too loud and everything is stock. Ac/heat being on makes loud noise.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Acceleration, Engine · 147,000 miles · MA

2005 toyota tundra double cab. When stationary on cold start: vehicle produces a loud noise and additional carbon monoxide/exhaust, causing additional danger when starting in a garage. When in motion: truck operates as intended until acceleration is attempted, causing a major safety concern when merging onto highways, driving up an incline, or any other driving situation where the gas application is necessary. When in motion: venting and interior air controls cannot be used based on the amount of exhaust that will spill into the cab of the truck. This is a problem that is widely known to the toyota community, and to drivers of toyota tundras in particular. Of note, thousands of messages can be easily accessed in the toyota message boards (tundra talk, toyota nation, tundras.com, tundra solutions). In addition, there is a separate cottage industry that has sprung up as a result, where manufacturers are producing bypass kits that compromise the exhaust standards set by you all, where an entire business model has been created to profit off of these issues. One of the primary parties is hewitt-tech. When advised at a toyota dealership, the repair quote was $2568 out of pocket. When speaking to toyota customer experience, I was told they do not anticipate addressing the issue, as it is not enough of a problem. In greater research, it is apparent they are either aware but unwilling to remedy the situation because a) the scope is far too widespread within their truck market (every toyota tundra is subject to recall) or b) the scope is too widespread throughout their entire marketshare (similar problems are indicated with the corolla and other passenger cars). This is negligent and dangerous and needs to be addressed.

Filed Dec 16, 2019 · Body, Engine · 60,000 miles · CO

I own a 2005 toyota tundra with just 60,000 miles. In 2014 toyota was allowed to put a band-aid on a problem that needed a tourniquet - applying a rust converter coating to a frame that, because of their failure to manufacturer it properly, deserved replacing. I was told by toyota (case number [xxx]) that because the previous owner took the band-aid they were no longer liable until the government forced them via further government safety recall actions to do more. My hope is by writing this that the government can be proactive and solve this safety concern before they have to collect enough death and accident statistics to take notice of this issue. Not only that, I see that toyota is being offered the same band-aid solution on a number of new models with the same issue - proving that they didn't learn any lesson just how they can get away with actual murder. The result will be more vehicles in 5 years in worse shape due to the lenient reconciliation mandated by the government. Do not put more lives at risk in order to save a multi-billion dollar companies bottom line. The frame which is known to be prone to excessive, premature rust corrosion because the frames were not properly prepared and treated against rust corrosion when they were manufactured should all have to be replaced under this recall to protect american drivers. This excessive rust corrosion compromises the vehicles' safety, stability, and crash-worthiness because important suspension components, engine mounts, transmission mounts, and body mounts anchored to the vehicles' frames are at risk of failure. Do you want this vehicle (picture attached) passing your family on a two-lane highway, because I can tell you there are a lot, and soon to be even more, doing it every day. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 1, 2019 · Engine · 69,000 miles · NC

Check engine light secondary air intake this was a recall in 2007-10 years but is also been a common problem in earlier models. This is a very expensive repair.

Filed Jan 28, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · NC

Secondary injection pump trigger a limp mode which is extremely dangerous on the highway. Toyota has extended the warranty on all vehicle except the 2005, 2006, 2007 which have the exact same air pumps installed. This repair is costing toyota owners in excess of $3,000.00 with vehicles having having less the 100k miles. This is obviously an emission issue that toyota should address, the u.s. Has made vw responsible for there shortcomings I think toyota should be held accountable.

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Engine · 150,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air injector pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2015 · Engine · 120,000 miles · GA

Toyota has extended its warranty for the air injection pump and air switching valves on 2007-2010 tundras. The extension is for 10 years or 150,000 miles from first use. I have a 2005 tundra that has a failing air injection system. I am within the mileage range of first use . The truck has the same air injection system as the tundras within the warranty extension, but toyota refuses to honor the warranty extension on my truck. This is a $4000 fix and the truck is unsafe to drive in the current state.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Engine · 126,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. Immediately after starting the vehicle, air began leaking from the air injection system and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. An independent mechanic stated that the air injection system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2014 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota tundra. While driving 35 MPH, the emission control failed and the warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred twice. An independent mechanic recommended that the second air injection system be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.