MY 2005 TOYOTA TACOMA HAS A PROBLEM WITH LURCHING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I END UP RIDING THE BRAKES ALL THE TIME. NUMEROUS TIMES HAS IT LURCHED AT STOP LIGHTS. *TR
2005 Toyota Tacoma cruise control problems
severe 78 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
78
Recalls
0
Crashes
26
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY TO PARK MY 2005 TACOMA AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TACOMA ACCELERATES FORWARD AND PLUNGES INTO THE REAR END OF MY 2000 CORVETTE WHICH WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE, AND DOES $1321.22 IN DAMAGE. THE FORCE FROM THE TACOMA KNOCKED MY CORVETTE ABOUT 3 FEET FORWARD INTO A FREEZER IN THE GARAGE. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 6 FEET BEHIND THE CORVETTE, AND THE CORVETTE WAS IN GEAR AND THE EMERGENCY B…
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA. CONSUMER IS EXPRESSING DISCONTENT WITH THE SERVICE RECEIVED FOR THE FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE RECALL. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS MODIFIED. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE QUESTIONED THE SERVICE TECH ABOUT REPLACING THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS, SHE WAS UNAWARE OF THAT PORTION OF THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER SHOWED HER A COPY OF THE RECALL…
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2005 Toyota Tacoma?
It's a meaningful issue. 78 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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