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2012 Toyota Tacoma
VIN
3TMMU4FN0CM048485
GOOD DEAL
· $1,354 below typical price
Portland, OR
Listed at
$17,145
typical market $18,499 · 33 comps
This 2012 Toyota Tacoma is listed at $17,145 with 134,133 miles in Portland, OR.
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Sold by Rickie's Auto
1205 Se 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97216
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VIN report
2012 Toyota Tacoma
VIN 3TMMU4FN0CM048485
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
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Market price range
Based on 33 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 9, 2026This vehicle · $17,145
Below market
$13,918
Typical price
$18,499
Above market
$23,553
This vehicle: $17,145 — $1,354 below the typical market price ($18,499)
Asking $17,145 · typical market price $18,499 · based on 33 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Jul 16, 2026 · $16,995
Jul 29, 2026 · $16,995
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN 3TMMU4FN0CM048485, spanning 13 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickie's Auto | Portland, OR 97216 | $17,145 | 134,133 mi | 2026-07-17 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickies Auto LLC | Portland, OR 97215 | $16,145 | 134,133 mi | 2026-07-16 | 61 d ago |
| Rickie's Auto | Portland, OR 97216 | $16,995 | 134,133 mi | 2026-07-16 | 7 d ago |
| Power Chevrolet | Sublimity, OR 97385 | $30,995 | 90,409 mi | 2021-04-20 | 1998 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3TMMU4FN0CM048485Engine
Horsepower
236
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2012
Made by
TOYOTA MOTOR MFG DE BAJA CALIFORNIA S DE RL DE CV
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
21
MPG
City
19
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,210
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Toyota Tacoma likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$11,050
Insurance
$5,525
Maintenance & repairs
$5,950
Total, 5 years
$22,525
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Toyota Tacoma has 7 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.
Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC 4WD
7 recall campaigns on this model year
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STRUCTURESoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers.NHTSA campaign 17V425000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICToyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles.NHTSA campaign 14V054000
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EQUIPMENTToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by…NHTSA campaign 14V475000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Toyota Tacoma from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Toyota Tacoma over the last 6 months — the market softened $131 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $17,623 |
| June 2026 | $16,995 |
| July 2026 | $17,500 |
| August 2026 | $17,000 |
| September 2026 | $16,999 |
| October 2026 | $17,492 |
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As of October 10, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2011–2012) to the 2012 Toyota Tacoma in this catalog, the 2012 Nissan Frontier has the lowest median asking price ($11,918, 238 listings with photos) and the 2011 Ford Ranger the highest ($13,080, 226 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Toyota Tacoma
All trims · United States
$17,145Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $17,145 · 358 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $14,394–$19,990
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: Base · 134,133 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma All trims | $17,145 | $14,394–$19,990 | 358 |
| 2012 Nissan Frontier All trims | $11,918 | $9,900–$13,999 | 238 |
| 2011 Ford Ranger All trims | $13,080 | $10,389–$15,999 | 226 |
| 2012 Honda Ridgeline All trims | $12,500 | $8,995–$15,747 | 78 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2005–2015What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 665 | $20,224 | 100% | 130,440 mi |
| 2014 | 542 | $19,386 | 96% | 138,758 mi |
| 2013 | 578 | $17,996 | 89% | 142,305 mi |
| 2012 | 408 | $17,147 | 85% | 144,834 mi |
| 2011 | 325 | $15,988 | 79% | 154,565 mi |
| 2010 | 267 | $14,736 | 73% | 159,874 mi |
| 2009 | 256 | $14,526 | 72% | 158,735 mi |
| 2008 | 239 | $13,588 | 67% | 169,607 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
