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5TEHN72N14Z••••••2004 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2004 Toyota TACOMA build (6 vs 4).
6on this build
359on the model
100builds in total
Most reportedStructure 4Vehicle Speed Control 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherJun 2021
The entire frame has rusted from front to rear. Gas and brake lines have also rusted out along with many other parts. Can not find where to find a recall notice
SuspensionFeb 2017
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While making left and right turns, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The origin of the noise could not be determined. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the frame was rusted, and the stabilizer bar,…
StructureJun 2015
The contact owns a 2004 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic, the mechanic 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 was 170,000
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2010
Vehicle suddenly loses engine power. Sometimes happens at cruising speed, sometimes happens with a slight depressing of the accelerator (when making turns, at risk of getting struck when making left turns). Dealers have tried to fix several times and usually cannot duplicate the…
StructureOct 2014
The contact owns a 2002 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the frame of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
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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 5TEHN72N14Z441955 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.