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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TDBT48A87S285199 · Checked Aug 12, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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5TDBT48A87S•••••• 2007 Toyota SEQUOIA

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117on the model
49builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Suspension 1 Structure 1

What owners of this build wrote

Structure Aug 2016
The contact owns a 2007 toyota sequoia. While the vehicle was at a local dealer for routine service, the technician diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
Suspension Jan 2016
The vehicle frame has structural rust and the spare tire carrier is almost rusted thru. The under car spare tire carrier is getting ready to fall out from the vehicle
Service Brakes Mar 2007
As you come to a complete stopwith foot on brake suddenly it feels like you've been rear ended by someone

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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 5TDBT48A87S285199 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.