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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TEUU42N29Z647616 · Checked Sep 27, 2026
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5TEUU42N29Z•••••• 2009 Toyota TACOMA

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Most reported Suspension 2 Steering 1

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Steering Jan 2017
The universal joint on the intermediate shaft became corroded, causing the joint to bind and cause steering to become extremely stiff
Suspension Sep 2014
NHTSA recall number: opens new window takes away from VIN lookup section> 14V604 recall date: september 29, 2014 manufacturer recall number: e12 this has been open way too long and should have been resolved by now. I drive an 09 tacoma, just what the heck is NHTSA doing to keep…
Suspension Jun 2014
Noticed rattle in rear chassie area .inspect found both rear leaf spring broken rubbing near brake lines.asked dealer about issue said not defective.had to immediately order install new springs at great inconvenience and expense. This july 2014 . Oct,2014 news release declares…

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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 5TEUU42N29Z647616 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.