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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5TEUU42N75Z••••••2005 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2005 Toyota TACOMA build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
619on the model
155builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedStructure 3Suspension 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashSep 2012
The contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, a crash occurred. The contact stated that the floor mat caused the accelerator pedal to get stuck. The driver applied the brake pedal and the vehicle crashed into a tree. The driver and passenger…
StructureMay 2024
The frame has failed and is well beyond unsafe for the road due to the amount of rust and decay. The vehicle was part of the 'Corrosion Resistance Compound Application to Vehicle Frame' recall. I will bring the vehicle for inspection ASAP, if requested. There is absolutely…
SuspensionMay 2017
Toyota frame recall - I have a 2005 toyota tacoma with holes and cracks visible in the frame. I can only imagine the damage internally to the frame. Huge chunks of frame rust come from the inside of the frame when pressure washed. The truck was originally purchased and resided…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2016
The frame of the vehicle has significant rust and holes rotted through it. I contacted toyota and was told that they had offered a "limited service campaign". I never received a mailing regarding this campaign. After filing a complaint and receiving a case number I was contacted…
Fuel SystemFeb 2014
The contact owns a 2005 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph and making a left turn, an abnormal noise was heard from under the body of the vehicle. The contact later discovered that the metal straps used to secure the fuel tank to the vehicle…
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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 5TEUU42N75Z014698 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.