Used 2005 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Consumer Reviews
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Solid since New
Bill, 01/30/2010
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Double Cab SR5 Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I purchased my tundra new in 2005. It has been regularly serviced and to date I have had no issues outside of regular maintenance. Currently I have 69,000 miles and still have the original Dunlop OEM tires. It is about time to replace, but not bad for a truck. The interior is "ok", but the drivetrain is as smooth as silk. Mileage could be better, but it is a truck. Love the Limited slip diff, as well as the roll down rear window.
Reliable, reliable, reliable. And comfy.
joe_kickass, 03/27/2014
updated 03/28/2016
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Double Cab SR5 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
The best vehicle I've ever owned. Smooth, powerful, comfortable, and above all else, RELIABLE. Quietest cab I've ever ridden in. I've got 114,00 miles on this 8 year-old truck, some of which have been very hard miles. Like 2 yards of concrete in the bed kind of hard. (I've got air springs in the back, increasing payload and improving handling). There's not even a rattle in the cab after 8 years. Tight as a drum. This thing has never needed anything more than standard maintenance. Ford, GM, and Dodge can say they have the better rig, but read the comments on those used trucks on this very website. You won't want anything but a Tundra when you do. [non-permissible content removed] **UPDATE @ 150K MILES: Still a turnkey truck. Zero issues that weren't self-inflicted. Still exceptionally quiet. Truck is now 11 years old and no rust evident despite being in a road salt environment most of its life. Recently pulled 7000 lbs of trailer and equipment 1000 miles with it and it performed like a champ. Braking could have been better, but that's what you get with drums in the back. Only complaint at this point is the MPG could have been better with these engines. 17MPG highway at BEST isn't great for a "small" V8, particularly when Toyota's 5.7L with 100 more HP gets the same mileage. Progress, I guess.
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Can Not Find a Better Bang For Your Buck Even Used!
shodon_main, 06/20/2015
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Double Cab Limited 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Wow! I knew that Toyota had one heck of a reputation when I purchased this truck used with 40,000 miles on it but now I am a true believer sitting here with almost 100K on the odometer. This thing is built like a rock! I have driven it from Colorado to South Padre Island and back hauling 4 buddies and our gear. I have towed heavy loads from Colorado to NY, NY to OK, OK to AZ and never had so much as a hick-up with this thing! It is very comfy and can easily seat 5 grown men. I am not afraid to go off-road with this vehicle as I know it can stand up to some punishment. I have had to perform nothing but routine maintenance since purchasing. It is very easy to take care of.
Be loved for almost 3 years
BMCDEXPRES, 04/23/2008
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Double Cab SR5 Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I purchased this truck brand new on July 28, 2005 and I have put only 17600 miles on it, because I only drive 5 miles to work and I have been loving it since day one. Since I own a home this truck is so useful. Driving is fun and so comportable for a short or long drive. It's been almost 3 years now I have not been in the shop for any kind of repair other than oil change. I am happy with the quality and the reliability of this truck. I think I have made a good choice.
I still love my Tundra with no rust and 199,000
Dick D, 04/15/2017
updated 04/27/2023
2005 Toyota Tundra 4dr Double Cab Limited 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Gas mileage is not the best. I traded a 1998 Ford F150 with the 4.6 V8 and got 2-3 better MPG in town. The truck is sound and comfortable and drives straight and easy. The truck was a high mile purchase but have all the service records available on line from day 1. The timing belt and water pump were changed at 90,000 miles as requested. The check engine light came on at 180,000 miles causing me to go to my local favorite repair shop. Their bill for $190.00 to tell me nothing was wrong makes me think that at 180,000 the check engine light must come on when the interval, 90,000 miles comes up. Saved me $800.00 not having to change it out now. All in all, I really like the truck. I had to put a new timing belt, watern pump, and fan belt on. It took the mechanic a bunch of extra time as the nuts and bolts were a bit rusted but the $900 I spent in Dec. 2022 was a lot cheaped than a new motor.
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