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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3TMCZ5AN5HM081483 · Checked Sep 17, 2026
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3TMCZ5AN5HM•••••• 2017 Toyota TACOMA

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2017 Toyota TACOMA build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
229on the model
96builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Vehicle Speed Control 2 Electrical System 2 Power Train 1 Engine 1

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Power Train fire Aug 2016
The contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed the odor of burning oil. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had an oil leak. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number:…
Electrical System Aug 2019
The drivers side heated seat connector and heater amp burned up and shorted out. This connector is located under the seat. I feel this is a fire hazard to say the least. I went on the internet and this seems to be a common problem. I called toyota usa they said to take it to the…
Vehicle Speed Control Aug 2018
The contact owns a 2017 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. During the failure, an abnormal noise was heard and then went away. The contact stated that the noise was heard three other times near the rear…
Electrical System Feb 2019
Purchased truck july 24, 2017 from mark miller toyota in salt lake city, utah. In the first 6 months I lost brakes 3 times. Went to dealer each time. They couldn't duplicate so no repairs made. After the 3 times a recall came out, 18V888. Exact symptoms. Then a forth time…

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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 3TMCZ5AN5HM081483 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.