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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TEGN92N13Z159515 · Checked Oct 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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5TEGN92N13Z•••••• 2003 Toyota TACOMA

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312on the model
103builds in total
Most reported Vehicle Speed Control 1 Suspension 1 Fuel System 1 Gasoline 1

What owners of this build wrote

Fuel System Jun 2013
I'm filing the compliant to acknowledge the fact that these older fly by wire throttle bodies have a faulty tps that is only replaceable as a whole new throttle body. The cost on them is between 700 to 1000 dollars. My tacoma do have a faulty tps on it. I'm waiting to save up…
Suspension Apr 2007
I received a recall letter for my 2003 toyota tacoma to replace the front suspension lower ball joint ssc 50j a few months ago. I have contacted the dealer many times and each time I call they tell me the parts are in back order in the mean time I am driving on this vehicle with…
Vehicle Speed Control Apr 2005
Throttle body sensor went bad, and in turn, caused the truck to lose about 90% of its throttle. It happened to me several times in high traffic, causing me to lose almost all power ,and cars behind me to slam on there brakes

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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 5TEGN92N13Z159515 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.