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5TFAZ5CN2JX••••••2018 Toyota TACOMA
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2018 Toyota TACOMA build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
198on the model
74builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 2Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionNov 2021
Started noticing vibration on smooth roads a few weeks ago, as if tires were misaligned. Independent service center was able to reproduce the problem and found both rear shocks were cracked, with fluid leaking. Vehicle has not been inspected by anyone else, has not been repaired…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2021
Toyota dealer knowingly sold me a 2018 40k miles tacoma with an open recall regarding failing low pressure fuel pump that can stall at high speed. This was not disclosed at time of purchase. We live a great distance from dealer on a remote island making returning to dealer a…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2019
There is a clunk noise coming from passenger side at start up. The noise seems to be coming from underneath the truck
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2020
This was a recall dated january 13, 2020. I feel due to the nature of this recall that a remedy should have happened by now. But recall incomplete as of 10/17/2020. Summary: the subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2019
Possible oil leaks in the rear differentials and knocking sound when changing from parking to drive and turning the wheels. Sounds seems to come from the from axle, when straighten them . Ex. Backing up from a parking and turning your tires, you can hear a sound coming from the…
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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 5TFAZ5CN2JX066959 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.