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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3TMCZ5AN8GM••••••2016 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Toyota TACOMA build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
302on the model
112builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedExterior Lighting 2Service Brakes 1Power Train 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireFeb 2018
The contact owns a 2016 toyota tacoma. While operating the vehicle with the driver's seat heater in the on position, the heater failed to operate. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the electrical module for the heated seat had malfunctioned and melted. The manufacturer was…
Latches/locks/linkagesJan 2026
The rear passenger door lock actuator on my 2016 Toyota Tacoma failed prematurely, causing the door to no longer lock or unlock properly. The failure required replacement of the entire actuator assembly at a Toyota dealership at a cost of $727.19. This failure occurred without…
Exterior LightingMar 2021
I bought the vehicle and realized when I was sold the vehicle the passenger airbag off indicator was on but I thought it would be a quick connection error. The front driver side headlight is very dim and does not illuminate well. I contacted crown dodge of fayetteville and they…
Service BrakesJan 2016
Had an are truck cap put on after 5 miles of driving truck indicator light came on "brake malfunction". Got truck home tried to restart and now truck will not start saying "check charging system and brake malfunction
Power TrainJan 2016
Vehicle is hesitant and slow to shift and fully in gage to the next gear while accelerating. Sometimes takes a few seconds to switch into drive from reverse while at medium temperature. Slight vibrations while moving at speeds between 25 - 40 mph are felt in steering wheel and…
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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 3TMCZ5AN8GM023771 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.