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5TEUU42N95Z••••••2005 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 5.8× more complaints than the average 2005 Toyota TACOMA build (23 vs 4).
23on this build
619on the model
155builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedStructure 10Steering 4Suspension 4Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashJul 2014
When my vehicle had 4000 miles on it I got into a car accident that caused damage to the original frame. The frame was replaced by a toyota factory frame purchased by the auto body that was doing the work from a toyota dealer. I noticed recently that there was a excessive amount…
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashMar 2009
I was on my way to work when the vehicle in front of me stopped to turn. I hit my brake at which time the accelerator stuck and I hit the vehicle
EngineNov 2021
The frame caved in to the motor mounts. The motor mounts on the drive side are intact however the frame has broken and the motor mount has fallen into the frame
SteeringJul 2020
As I was driving I went to make a turn and the steering becomes very difficult and dose not respond as it should, toyota is aware of this problem and told me the steering shaft must be replaced, I almost ran into oncoming traffic because of the steering problem. This problem has…
SuspensionJun 2016
I own a 2005 tacoma. There have been several recalls with this vehicle. The vehicle was rejected by a state inspection in june of 2016 for frame rust. I thought I was current on all recall activity but it turns out this was a "service campaign" that had a start and end date.…
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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 5TEUU42N95Z018607 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.