2005 Toyota Tundra consumer reviews

I own two Tundras a 2000 and 2005. Both have been very difficult to balance wheels and tires. Retaining the Orig wheels and using the higher grade tires didn't help. The 2005 is almost undrivable from 62-72 mph. After more than 10 attempts at balancing by multiple shops (including dealer) I have given up. Paint on the 2005 roof is almost gone, before vehicle is paid for. Brakes seem to be underspec'd, replacing rotors with non-OEM equipment really helped. Quality is way down on the newer truck. On the positive side, the transmissions are great and the truck is fairly quiet except for everything inside the cab rattling around.

This is my second Toyota pickup, the first was a T100 that was wrecked. In between I had an F150 which I sold after 2 years which was about 18 months too long. The Tundra is much more like my old "T", comfortable, reliable and easy to service. Gas mileage has been around 18 on a mix of city and highway driving. Ride is very smooth as is the drive train. No mechanical problems after 2 years or about 21K miles, though I really didn't expect any. There is an outstanding recall for ball joints, but since I have yet to have it in for anything more than an oil change, I haven't gotten around to it yet. Engine access is very good, if you are a shade tree mechanic and want to change your own plugs, they are easy to get at, unlike the ford. Only gripe is with the oil filter, with the splash pan in place, it is impossible to change the filter without spilling oil on it. Having to remove the splash pan in my book is a PIA. Stereo system is mediocre sounding, they could have done much better here. Interior fit and finish is nice, not overdone, but not cheap. Only thing I would have liked them to do is offer a leather wrap on the steering wheel like my old T100, that adds a touch of class. Overall its a keeper.

I recently had a nice little collision with another car going 55 mph. The other car was completely stopped and I wasn't. I could not believe the safety of the Tundra. It is amazing to look at the pictures of the damage done to my vehicle and then realize that none of us (my dad, my dog, his dog, myself) were injured in the least by the ordeal. Best purchase I ever made. We may all be dead right now if we had been in a different vehicle. 10 stars for safety!

After months of searching for a used domestic supercab, I test drove the Tundra. The lease deal was better than the prices dealers wanted for the domestic, and the vehicle has been trouble-free for 40000 miles. Only a 1980s Mercedes comes close in comfort, reliability, & room. I'll probably never buy another pickup (large or small) because of gas prices, but would prefer this one if I could.

Most reliable and comfortable truck out there. Best truck for the everyday drive and still can tow a boat and haul stone.

It may not be the flashiest, or the fastest, of have the most grunt, but it is comfortable, quite, reliable, and can handle and thing that you throw in its way. Enough room for 5 adults and all their gear, while towing you fishing boat to the bay.