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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3TMMU4FN5BM030742 · Checked Nov 7, 2026
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3TMMU4FN5BM•••••• 2011 Toyota TACOMA

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2011 Toyota TACOMA build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
173on the model
93builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Vehicle Speed Control 2 Suspension 1 Steering 1

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Steering crash Feb 2024
Steering shaft u- joint seizure causing loss of vehicle steering. Very dangerous
Suspension Oct 2017
Leaf spring broken rear suspension no recall noted for this particular VIN others were affected
Vehicle Speed Control Mar 2017
I started my tacoma in park, with my foot on the brake I put it into reverse, the engine and then started to accelerate very fast, spinning the tires, it was on asphalt with some sand. I pressed down harder on the brake to keep it in place and shifted back to park, at which…
Vehicle Speed Control Jan 2015
I am writing about a sudden acceleration problem I had with my 2011 4x4 tacoma. On january 6th, I was returning from an appointment. I left the parking lot going about 10-20mph, I drove 1/10th of a mile down the access road when I went to brake at the intersection. As soon as I…

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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 3TMMU4FN5BM030742 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.