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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4TAWM72N2WZ120673 · Checked Oct 9, 2026
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4TAWM72N2WZ•••••• 1998 Toyota TACOMA

This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 1998 Toyota TACOMA build (8 vs 3).

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239on the model
85builds in total
Most reported Structure 4 Tires 2 Wheels 1 Seat Belts 1

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Seat Belts Jan 2015
The contact owns a 1998 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the front driver, front passenger, and rear passenger seat belts failed to buckle and required excessive force. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the seat belt failed.…
Structure Jul 2014
1998 toyota tacoma. Consumer writes in regards to frame rust recall
Tires Aug 2000
While traveling on the massachusetts turnpike, the sidewall on the right rear tire ripped apart seperating the tire.( DOT number: tire size: 225/75/r15 )
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Poor design of mud flaps do not provide enough coverage causing paint to chip around rear frame of vehicle due to road salts
Structure May 2014
The contact owns a 1998 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that during a routine maintenance, the dealer advised that the bracket to the frame had rusted. The manufacturer was notified of this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 299,000. Updated 8/27/14*cn the consumer…
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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 4TAWM72N2WZ120673 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.