2005 Toyota Tundra Structure Problems
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2005 Toyota Tundra, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 126,635 miles. The words owners use most often: “frame rusted” (14% of reports).
- 91structure complaints
- 126,635median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Frame rusted: mentioned in 13 of 91 complaints (14%)
- Brake lines: mentioned in 7 of 91 complaints (8%)
- Sway bar: mentioned in 5 of 91 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 56 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 91 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Toyota Tundra structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 2 | 6% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 7 | 5% | 1,300 |
| 2024 Tundra | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Tundra | 9 | 2% | 57,000 |
| 2022 Tundra | 17 | 4% | 28,321 |
| 2021 Tundra | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2020 Tundra | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2019 Tundra | 4 | 5% | 2,000 |
| 2018 Tundra | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Tundra | 2 | 3% | 4,800 |
| 2016 Tundra | 21 | 18% | 16,000 |
| 2015 Tundra | 3 | 6% | 25,000 |
| 2014 Tundra | 14 | 15% | 9,400 |
| 2013 Tundra | 7 | 8% | 11,450 |
| 2012 Tundra | 11 | 7% | 42,600 |
| 2011 Tundra | 11 | 8% | 75,000 |
| 2010 Tundra | 25 | 15% | 74,300 |
| 2009 Tundra | 1 | 3% | 38,794 |
| 2008 Tundra | 56 | 17% | 76,000 |
| 2007 Tundra | 61 | 16% | 76,000 |
| 2006 Tundra | 169 | 31% | 120,000 |
| 2005 Tundra | 91 | 24% | 126,635 |
| 2004 Tundra | 200 | 43% | 110,280 |
| 2003 Tundra | 150 | 38% | 113,466 |
| 2002 Tundra | 154 | 32% | 121,000 |
| 2001 Tundra | 171 | 41% | 111,320 |
| 2000 Tundra | 529 | 52% | 110,368 |
| 1999 Tundra | 1 | 100% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the 2005 Toyota Tundra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2005 Toyota Tundra 4x4 Toyotaâs frame is completely rusted out, with large rust holes in the frame. At 88,000 miles & is unsafe to drive. Many other people who have the same make and model are having the same problems. Toyota had a recall on the frame but I missed it as I have had a heart…
The frame is so rusted in my truck my mechanic said it may snap at anytime and is not safe to drive. I know Toyota tundraâs from 2000-2003 have been recalled for same reason.
This report addresses the critical structural integrity concerns related to excessive corrosion, and frame material loss affecting the main ladder frame chassis. The degradation of the frame members poses a significant and immediate safety risk, including potential catastrophic structural failure…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Toyota Tundras have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about structure for the 2005 Toyota Tundra (24% of the 377 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Toyota Tundra structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 126,635 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2005 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “frame rusted”, in 13 of 91 complaints, followed by “brake lines” (7).
Other 2005 Toyota Tundra problems
- Air Bags problems (83)
- Suspension problems (76)
See all 2005 Toyota Tundra problems or structure problems across all Tundra years.