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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4TAWM72N2VZ319933 · Checked Oct 26, 2026
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4TAWM72N2VZ•••••• 1997 Toyota TACOMA

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 1997 Toyota TACOMA build (3 vs 2).

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110on the model
66builds in total
Most reported Structure 2 Suspension 1

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Suspension Oct 2016
I have rusty holes in my frame and toyota wont fix something that is so dangerous and now my tacoma is unsafe to drive, what am I suppose to do now?!
Structure May 2015
The contact owns a 1997 toyota tacoma. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the frame of the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 223,000. Updated 09/10/15*lj ma…
Structure May 2007
The chassis (frame) rotted and cracked just behind both the driver's door and the passenger's door. The truck is now unsafe to use because it might break ( in two. The frame is the main supporting structure of the vehicle. I believe this is an engineering defect

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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 4TAWM72N2VZ319933 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.