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5TELU42N07Z••••••2008 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2008 Toyota TACOMA build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
411on the model
145builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSuspension 2Structure 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashSep 2010
We were pulling into a covered carport, and there was a bbq grill and house addition in front of us. My husband applied the brakes to his 2007 toyota tacoma and the vehicle accelerated causing us to hit the grill/addition that was in front of us. He had both feet jammed on the…
StructureJul 2025
My 2007 Toyota Tacoma has an open recall on the rear leaf springs due to the risk of fuel tank puncture and fire. However, Toyota and their authorized dealership are unable to perform this safety recall because the vehicle’s frame is too severely rusted. The dealership informed…
SuspensionJan 2016
The contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V604000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2008
2008 toyota tacoma, june 16, 2008 I took my truck to the dealers garage and told them that the pickup motor was engine speed would race when I was as a stop, with my foot on the brake, and that my fuel miles had drop 5 miles a gallon. Also that the transmission would slam in and…
StructureMay 2016
The contact owns a 2007 toyota tacoma. While the vehicle was at the dealer for a routine repair, it was discovered that the rear driver side cross member was corroded completely due to rust. In 2014, the vehicle was serviced under a voluntary recall issued by 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 5TELU42N07Z458021 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.