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JTER5UJR2N59971882022

Risk Score
0
LOW RISK
out of 100
Safety Recalls
Clear
No active recalls
NHTSA Complaints
None
No complaints filed
Safety Rating
Not Tested
See iihs.org/ratings
Vehicle Age
4 yrs
Made in JAPAN
Safety Grade
B-
Score: 80/100
Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2022 was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Critical Alerts
Title Brand CheckMined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle
Vehicle SpecificationsDecoded from NHTSA vPIC database
Year
2022
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Assembly
TAHARA, AICHI, JAPAN
Assembly Plant QualityPlant: TAHARA, AICHI
CQuality55/100
Standard📍 TAHARA, AICHI

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety
Safety IntelligenceComposite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
Overall Safety Grade
B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
Recall Risk Score
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

Modern Safety Index
0/100
Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Recalls
NHTSA Safety Recalls
0CLEAR
✓
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this 2022 .
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Financial
Repair Cost IntelligenceEstimated repair costs for known defects — quantify your risk in dollars
EmissionsHigh
$800–$3,200
4–10 hrs labor

DEF system failure

Vehicle enters limp mode if DEF system fails; dealership repair often required

EmissionsHigh
$800–$3,200
4–10 hrs labor

diesel exhaust fluid

Worst-case total exposure$1,600–$6,400

Estimates based on RepairPal averages, ASE mechanic surveys, and NHTSA investigation data. Actual costs vary by region and shop.

5-Year Total Cost of OwnershipEstimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
$31,584
~$526/mo over 5 yrs
$0.7/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$5,500
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$7,084

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $31,584 (~$526/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection ChecklistTailored for the 2022 — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.
Recall Probability ForecastEstimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

History & Auctions
Insurance Cost EstimateEstimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Full Coverage
$1,770–$2,250/yr
~$148–$188/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty HistoryFederal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations

has been fined $935M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2015: Criminal settlement over ignition switch defect concealment.

2014$35MDelayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001
2015$900MCriminal settlement over ignition switch defect concealment
State-Specific Legal ProtectionsWhat consumer laws apply to this vehicle purchase in your state

Select your state to see what consumer protection laws, lemon law coverage, and title disclosure requirements apply to this vehicle purchase.

Complete Data TableAll decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VINJTER5UJR2N5997188
Model Year2022
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Manufacturer

ManufacturerTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Assembly CityTAHARA
Assembly CountryJAPAN

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)JTE
Check Digit (Char 9)2
Model Year Code (Char 10)N
Plant Code (Char 11)5
Sequence (Chars 12–17)997188

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count0
VIN Structure DecodeISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
J
1
T
2
E
3
R
4
5
5
U
6
J
7
R
8
2
9
N
10
5
11
9
12
9
13
7
14
1
15
8
16
8
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
J
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
T
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
E
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
R5UJR
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
2
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
N
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
5
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
997188
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Japan
From VIN position 1 (J)
Model Year Character
"N" → 2022
Could also be 1992
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✗ Invalid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
ℹ

Production sequence #997,188 — produced very late in the model year run. End-of-run vehicles occasionally show higher variance in quality control.

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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 5/21/2026, 4:18:55 PM.