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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4T1BB46K48U038236 · Checked Aug 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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4T1BB46K48U•••••• 2008 Toyota TACOMA

This build draws 5.6× more complaints than the average 2008 Toyota TACOMA build (16 vs 3).

16on this build
411on the model
145builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Service Brakes 3 Vehicle Speed Control 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Suspension 2

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Sep 2011
The contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of her vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck, back, breast, right shoulder and arm…
Unknown Or Other Aug 2022
My dashboard is melting thus causing a glare which affects visability when driving
Electronic Stability Control (esc) Nov 2019
While on the way back from a short trip to california from arizona, our "service engine" warning light became displayed on our dash along with "check vsc system." the braking became somewhat erratic and the vehicle seemed to "wander" more within the lane on the highway casing us…
Engine Jun 2018
Took the car on a long trip across the country. Had an oil change just before the trip. As we were arriving home, we lost power going up hills. Pulled over and checked oil. It was low... Very low. No warning lights or check engine ever came on. Took it to the dealer. They said…
Service Brakes Jun 2014
The contact owns a 2008 toyota camry hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the brakes failed to engage. The contact mentioned that immediately after the failure the vsc light warning illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the…
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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 4T1BB46K48U038236 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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