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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3TMCZ5AN1HM078807 · Checked Aug 25, 2026
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3TMCZ5AN1HM•••••• 2017 Toyota TACOMA

This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2017 Toyota TACOMA build (8 vs 2).

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227on the model
96builds in total
Most reported Power Train 3 Electrical System 2 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Steering 1

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Structure Jan 2020
Premature factory paint and clear coat failure on Toyota MGM paint. Issue affects vehicle value and body protection. Manufacturer notified
Electrical System Jul 2018
Blower motor (squirrel cage) separated from blower motor output shaft while vehicle was running and stopped. Began making loud rattling noise. Can see crack in squirrel cage though cabin air filter access point in back of glove box. No effective operation of AC, heat, or front…
Steering Nov 2017
The contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to retract no matter how the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to toyota of escondido (231 lincoln parkway, escondido, ca 92026) where the technician checked the alignment.…
Vehicle Speed Control Oct 2017
I was driving at 35 mph on a city street when the speedometer shot up to 60 mph for no reason. Tachometer started going up and down for no reason as well. Kept having problems throughout the rest of week. Took it into toyota dealership service department. They told me that they…
Power Train Feb 2017
Driveline vibration under deceleration around 0-30 mph
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3TMCZ5AN1HM078807 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.