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5TEUU42N25Z••••••2005 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2005 Toyota TACOMA build (14 vs 4).
14on this build
619on the model
155builds in total
3involved a crash
Most reportedStructure 6Vehicle Speed Control 5Air Bags 2Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2017
I was pulling into a parking spot in front of a building. I was going approx. 1-3 mph due to the lot being wet & had my foot on the brake. When I was almost to the concrete curb, the truck suddenly accelerated, jumped the curb and hit the building. I still had my foot on the…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashOct 2010
The vehicle in question, 2005 toyota tacoma , continued to accelerate after releasing the accelerator pedal. I repeatedly depressed the brake pedal to no avail as the vehicle rammed into a chain link fence. The fence slowed the momentum of the vehicle as vehicle acceleration…
SuspensionFeb 2017
The contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 60 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed that the rear leaf spring detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
StructureJun 2016
I am writing to you in reference to my 2005 toyota tacoma. As you may be aware, tacomas have been having problems in the states with harsh winters, and with corrosions of the frame from road salt. The problem has been so evident that toyota has admitted to not having adequate…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMay 2007
May 30, I was pulling into a parking space at kiewit middle school with my tacoma. While I was approximately 5-10 feet from the car in front the engine begin racing. My foot was not on the accelerator, it was firmly on the brake. The engine continued revving and the brakes final…
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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 5TEUU42N25Z006976 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.