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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN JTEBU5JR8D5140423 · Checked Sep 23, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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JTEBU5JR8D5•••••• 2013 Toyota 4RUNNER

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2013 Toyota 4RUNNER build (5 vs 2).

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35on the model
15builds in total
Most reported Wheels 1 Service Brakes 1 Steering 1 Structure 1

What owners of this build wrote

Structure Mar 2026
Recalls I have not done myself and have had the vehicle since March 2020
Steering Dec 2017
The key is getting bent in the ignition switch - either not allowing the key to be removed. Has been re-keyed by the dealership once and the problem has occurred again in less then a month
Service Brakes Aug 2017
Partial brake failure in high ambient temperature. Driving on interstate i5 through nevada. Ambient temperature 100 degrees f. Engine temperature gauge read normal. Stopped for gas. On restarting engine the brake booster system did not recharge the hydraulic accumulator. Brakes…
Wheels Oct 2016
Lug nut studs broke when tightening on diver rear side and on passenger side front 100 ft lbs. They just stretched, and broke. Vehicle was on jack stands
Unknown Or Other Jul 2016
The problem is the reproduction of a vehicle illegally by a dealer. My federal information & later my vehicle & home were obtained after my phone was cloned. Vehicle has airbag recalls from takata. Vin- [XXX]. (It’s and emergency vehicle) INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO 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 JTEBU5JR8D5140423 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.