Overview & Reviews

The 2005 Toyota Tacoma has been completely redesigned.

• Flexible and refined drivetrains, excellent off-road ability, 18 different body configurations, available stability control, solid build quality and reliability record, well-trimmed interior, unique bed features.

• Manual gearbox still vague through the gears, awkward emergency brake.

User Reviews:

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  Powerfull 4 Cylinder!!!! - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Brad DEnnis - September 1 - 11:06 am

  I have only had this truck a short time but have already put 3000 miles on it and am averaging 24 mpg. with a 4wd. vehicle. The truck just seems to be getting more power and is probably the most powerful 4 cyl. truck I have ever driven!!

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  2005 Tacoma 2dr , 4cyl, access cab, - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By dennis - February 26 - 12:50 am

  Very dependable. Have no complaints, only wished it would get better gas mileage. It seems to be very durable. No part failures or recalls on this one. All small trucks should have 16" wheels and leather seats. Tacoma 2dr 4 cyl. Does not. My concern at the present is, a vibration coming from the drive shaft, under acceleration. If a person wants or needs a small truck, this is the one.

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  Just purchased Tacoma and Love it - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Phillips - September 16 - 7:46 pm

  We just traded in our leased 2002 Tacoma for the 2005 model and WOW! what a huge difference in design, ride and size. The ride is like a luxury vehicle and the seats are very comfortable with the lumbar supports. My only complaint so far would be the gearshift (automatic) seems similar to that of a manual transmission with the over-down, down-over, movements to change from park/drive/etc. I imagine it just takes getting used to.

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  could be super - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By leaknclunck - September 8 - 1:50 am

  I have had my Tacoma for about 2 months now and Im now having mixed feelings. The truck is bigger and more comfortable than before and a lot more powerful. This thing will scream, bottom end, top end, mid range. Not awesome but very, very good. Roomy well laid out interior, the ride still a little stiff in the rear. Great handling. Ive had to take it back for rear seat replacement because of loose material. I also had an extreme water leak from fire wall area into drivers front floor. Complained about clunking from rt. front when hitting a bump. Still not fixed. Now at 45 to 50 mph in top gear rpms will shoot up a 1000 going down hill!at times. No I didnt press the gas anymore. Very annoying.

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  awesome allrounder - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By joe shoer - June 26 - 4:43 am

  I have owned this truck for one year now and love it as much as the day I picked it up! Although its not perfect it far exceeds all GM trucks Ive owned, mechanically, reliably,and aesthetically. This truck works hard carrying weight 80% of the time and has performed flawlessly. After 50000KM I have had no problems whatsoever except for paint chips. Whether it be a result of poor paint (white) or to many gravel trucks, I dont know. Overall I am very happy with my first Toyota Tacoma.

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  Needs new design - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By jj - January 15 - 2:06 am

  The temp and compass above dashboard needs designed so you can read it in the daylight! Stock radio and cd player are junk, dealer quoted $700.00 to replace! Truck has great exterior design and looks great though!

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  A Keeper - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Ralph Shaffer - January 14 - 11:40 am

  The Toyota Taco is the best engineered automobile Ive ever owned. Its like driving a car. A big car. Like a Cadillac. Its quiet on the highway and the big 16 inch tires and long wheelbase make it a dream to drive on a long trip. Seats are just right for my arthritic back, all controls are easy to reach. Maintenance is a dream - they even give you a drip catcher for the easy to reach (topside) oil filter. Only time will tell how this holds up under the freeze-thaw-snow-salt Pennsylvania winters. The 4X4 transfer case is a dream - just turn the switch. Mileage is kind of stinky if youre used to a car, but not bad for a 4X4, about 17mpg. It runs on regular gas just fine.

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  Selling it - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Mark777 - January 14 - 5:00 am

  Owned many Toyota models and this is my biggest disappointment. Interior parts scratch easily. Wildly revving cold engine starts. Touchy clutch. Transmission very hard to down-shift into first when cold unless you are at a stop. When you finally get it in gear you will most likely smash your knuckles into the sharp edge the designer felt was practical to leave on the dash at the end of the shift levers travel. A horror story for short driver/tall passenger combos. Knees will be smashed into the space hogging dashboard. Would it have killed Toyotas bottom line to put a split bench in this vehicle? If you are looking at this truck, do yourself a favor and get the Access cab.

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  A head turner - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Old fart - November 6 - 8:56 am

  When new, the truck got more than its share of attention. Good mileage and great ride are pluses. Cargo capacity when camping or hunting cant be beat. Also has gone places 4X4s wouldnt go. Air conditioner has been only problem with radiator and now A/C clutch needing to be changed.

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  Wasnt worth the wait - 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  By Rob - October 14 - 5:46 pm

  Ordered mine took 9 weeks to get-sport model with 17" tires. Website said locking differential-according to dealer after I received -not available on long bed. Truck is way overrated as far as what it will do--quality of build is good but has had its share of warranty problems-three times to dealer so far for rattles-tough to keep 17 inchers balanced. Sport interior is kinda plain for 30 grand-but so are most toyotas.