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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JTEBU5JR1J5542618 · Checked Oct 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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JTEBU5JR1J5•••••• 2018 Toyota 4RUNNER

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56on the model
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Most reported Visibility/wiper 1 Electrical System 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Fuel System Mar 2021
The contact owns a 2018 toyota 4runner. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called moses toyota (1433 maccorkle ave, st albans, wv 25177) where it was…
Unknown Or Other Sep 2020
Left rear window popped while making a left turn
Electrical System Feb 2019
Vehicle was being driven on beltway and suddenly lost all power, braking, and steering capabilities. Emergency brake was used to stop vehicle. Vehicle was not able to be restarted. Phone attached via cigarette outlet was zapped. Manufacturer has failed to assume any…
Unknown Or Other Sep 2019
Imperfections in glass (all windows) which cause visibility problems in the daytime and nighttime driving. I have reported this to toyota customer service center. A toyota inspector has inspected the glass and toyota refuses to correct this problem. I have had several glass…

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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 JTEBU5JR1J5542618 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.