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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5TEJU62N15Z••••••2005 Toyota TACOMA
That is about average for the 2005 Toyota TACOMA — 4 complaints per build across 155 builds.
6on this build
619on the model
155builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 3Structure 1Air Bags 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJun 2019
Squirk-like sound at the beginning of a trip, specifically when the vehicle reaches 5 mph. This noise prevails as long as the speed is increased, specifically along the range of 5 to 15 mph. From 16 mph it starts a vibration along the entire vehicle body, which augments as long…
SuspensionSep 2017
The contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Air BagsSep 2016
Driver airbag light is on. Why is my VIN not included in the following recall by toyota for airbags for tacoma pickups. NHTSA campaign number: 12V092000 component(s): air bags
StructureJul 2013
Back in july of 2012 I purchased this truck from moritz chevrolet used cars in ft. Worth, texas. I was unaware of the frame rusting at the time. Rust on a frame is not usually an issue to even have to consider while buying a vehicle that new in texas. I moved to western…
SuspensionJan 2017
I took my tacoma to dealer to have rear leaf springs inspected per a recall (14V604).. They refused to honor recall because the original owner (I'm second owner) had installed a 2" lift kit. They left me in "limbo" regarding this recall. I do not know, one way or another, if my…
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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 5TEJU62N15Z032614 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.