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3TMLB5JN5SM••••••2025 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2025 Toyota TACOMA build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
98on the model
44builds in total
Most reportedSteering 1Suspension 1Tires 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructureJun 2026
Front passenger door handle broke under normal use exiting truck resulting in inability to open door from inside, entrapping occupant. Warranty claim filed with Toyota dealership. Dealer service advisor stated this is a common failure on Gen 4.Tacomas, and Tundras. Part is on…
Power TrainJan 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V656000 (Power Train); however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer…
TiresDec 2025
Tire size is 245/75r17, noraml driving speed @ 70mph and got flat. This vehicle is less than 8000 miles and already had (2) flat tires in the span of less than 6 month, 1st incident happened on 9/08/2025 and 2nd incident on 12/10/2025
SteeringOct 2025
Clunky sounds from the drive shaft it's hard to steer while in 4x4
Unknown Or OtherAug 2025
I think it’s a serious safety issue for Toyota not to include a trailer brake controller or at least a connector to install an aftermarket trailer brake controller on my truck. This has been mentioned numerous times by customers. My truck is rated to tow 6,400 with no way to add…
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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 3TMLB5JN5SM115076 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.