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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TBBT48171S145516 · Checked Sep 30, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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5TBBT48171S•••••• 2001 Toyota TUNDRA

That is about average for the 2001 Toyota TUNDRA — 4 complaints per build across 78 builds.

4on this build
345on the model
78builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Air Bags 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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Air Bags crash Dec 2001
When driving in wet weather conditions at 40 mph, consumer was attempting to avoid a flooded area, when the consumer suddenly lost control of vehicle, upon impact of hitting an end post, the driver and passenger side air bags failed to deploy, driver sustained head and chest…
Structure Feb 2017
I was driving in a toyota tundra 2001 with my pregnant wife and two goats in the bed, when I drove over a small bump by a little bridge when I heard a noise and lost control off the truck almost hitting a tree. I was within a half mile from my home so when I got home I inspected…
Suspension Jan 2016
The l/f lower ball joint broke while vehicle was being driven, causing a great deal of collateral damage to the following components which need to be repaired and replaced: l/f lower ball joint; l/f knuckle popped out from upper ball joint; rack pinion assembly bind and twisted…
Service Brakes Jul 2001
Both front rotors warped. Service tech. Stated "the rear brakes were not adjusting properly, causing the front rotors to overheat

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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 5TBBT48171S145516 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.