Major Problems with 2003 Toyota Tundra Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Toyota Tundra

2003 Toyota Tundra AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 102000 miles

2003 Toyota Tundra AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 275000 miles

2003 Toyota Tundra CONTROL ARM Victims: 1

Browse 2003 Toyota Tundra complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, BODY and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Toyota Tundra owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS i was in a major car accident that involved both of my bumpers the front bumper was completely removed. i...	80 ~ 61460 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE 2003 toyota tundra with low mileage and well-maintained but excessive frame rust that will eventually become unstable. *tr...	62 ~ 134852 miles
SUSPENSION 2003 toyota tundra front tires had excessive outer tire wear.*mr the tire were rotated and now all four tires have	31 ~ 100978 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i purchased a brand new 2003 toyota tundra pickup truck from a local dealer on december 2 2002. on 9/9/05...	24 ~ 74175 miles
POWER TRAIN when returning to my2003 toyota tundra from a doctors appt i noticed a pool of liquid under the rear axle...	20 ~ 93699 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 2003 toyota tundra under bed spare tire mount failure. while driving the spare tire mount failed causing the spare tire...	20 ~ 89949 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i am a child passenger safety technician. i assisted a client today with the installation of a graco "cargo" child...	20 ~ 119752 miles
STEERING the frame on my 2003 toyota tundra is rusting badly. toyota was unable to align my front end due to...	13 ~ 106074 miles
SERVICE BRAKES took 2003 toyota tundra in for frame rust corrosion program 09v-444000. was told frame and other components had extensive rust...	12 ~ 77273 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my 2003 toyota tundra reved up while i was coming to a stop sign and it hit the car in...	11 ~ 43543 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2003 tundra rpm hang-up - safety issue hello all:i have a 2003 toyota tundra 3.4 v6 4x4 5 speed. while...	10 ~ 47710 miles
STRUCTURE my 2003 toyota tundra is rusting away on the frame. the frame of my truck looks like it could bend...	9 ~ 61572 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT right front ball joint separated causing loss of control while driving resulting in over $10 000 in damage. *ak...	9 ~ 33444 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE engine light on. i have taken in 3 times. unknown cause/emission system or fuel system. engine has 2206 miles on	9 ~ 71773 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS toyota tundra truck front rotors i had a problem as i bought the new truck . brakes would pulsate when...	7 ~ 16064 miles
TIRES the truck has a severe pull to the right while driving. this occurs because an incorrect tire size was installed...	6 ~ 55335 miles
WHEELS the wheels rusted inside all the wheel wells. *jb manufacturer/dealer had done nothing stating that the problem was due to	6 ~ 122800 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM check engine light on. code related to evaporation/fuel system. checked the fuel cap appears ok reset light and returned on.	5 ~ 100246 miles
SEAT BELTS i have a 2003 toyota tundra access cab. i recently was putting my 5 year-old daughter into their back seat...	5 ~ 135222 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE there is a flawed design of the fuel filler tube causing an intermittent check engine light. this is a known...	5 ~ 25799 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery drains with all electrical components shut off if vehicle left sitting much over one week. after third visit to	4 ~ 65250 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING last week i purchased a 2003 toyota tundra limited 4x4 from a used car dealer. after getting the vehicle home...	4 ~ 68606 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i'm the owner of a 2003 toyota tundra (limited slip differential) sr5 4x4. in apr i brought my truck into...	4 ~ 102000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN truck cab shakes during higher speeds toyota dealers reviewing the problem say that's just how it rides.*ak...	4 ~ 70000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES my 2003 toyota tundra (2 wheel drive/v8) has uneven tire wear. needs tire replacement at 16 000 miles. mechanics tell...	3 ~ 40667 miles
ENGINE takana recall // and toyota recall...	2 ~ 64530 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated that while shifting from park to reverse the shift...	2 ~ 139713 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bag warning light came on in less than 36 months after warranty expired due to mileage. cost to repair	2 ~ 82000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes grab when vehicle has come to a complete stop. when the brake pedal is released there seems to be	2 ~ 15000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine light on. i have taken in 3 times. unknown cause/emission system or fuel system. engine has 2206 miles on	2 ~ 1103 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2003 toyota tundra 4wd with noise and vibration resulting from oil viscosity. ph...	2 ~ 1800 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while driving at 45 mph the tie rod broke then the vehicle suddenly pulled to the left on flipped unto	2 ~ 20750 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at any speed the vehicle vibrated. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that	2 ~ 17500 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN while driving there was a noise heard coming from under the hood. dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not...	2 ~ 95 miles
TRAILER HITCHES tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while driving the trailer hitch became detached. the contact coasted the vehicle...	1 ~ 114000 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING i am a retired toyota master diagnostic technician. i had to replace my rear brake lines on my 2003 tundra-with...	1 ~ 79962 miles
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR 2003 toyota tundra. consumer writes in regards to frame rust recall notice. *smd the consumer stated last year there was...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2003 toyota tundra. consumer states problem with vehicle air bags *tgw the consumer stated in september the air bag light...	1
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES driving at highway speed the spare tire/wheel assembly (mounted beneath the vehicle) fell without warning to the roadway below. the...	1 ~ 126500 miles
PARKING BRAKE the frame on my 2003 toyota tundra is rusting badly. toyota was unable to align my front end due to...	1 ~ 79318 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph. the clutch pedal stuck without fully...	1 ~ 55000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. while exiting his home he noticed that his vehicles hood was on fire...	1 ~ 71000 miles
EQUIPMENT i have a 2003 toyota tundra access cab. i recently was putting my 5 year-old daughter into their back seat...	1 ~ 113112 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER check engine light always on giving gas codes. after extensive research this is a common problem with 2003 toyota tundras....	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 05v225000 (suspension:front:control...	1 ~ 48270 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING narrative: 1. normal driving 2. cracked exhaust flange(s). 3. nothing yet. *tr...	1 ~ 32375 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL my wife was driving on the freeway in my truck which is a 2003 toyota tundra on board as well...	1 ~ 94305 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i bought my 2003 tundra new.got 15 000 miles on it when the engine light show.the dealer they fixed it	1 ~ 15000 miles
ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS tl * - the contact has a 2003 toyota tundra. the contact stated that he had a safety recall number...	1 ~ 49000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2003 toyota tundra extended cab i checked my front brake pads. when i replaced the tire two lug bolts failed...	1 ~ 37778 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION while towing a small trailer the front end of the vehicle started floating and became impossible to control. as a...	1
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION while towing a small trailer the front end of the vehicle started floating and became impossible to control. as a...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated the catalytic converter is spewing sulfur dioxide when the engine is running. the vehicle was taken...	1 ~ 9000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the catalytic converter is spewing sulfur dioxide when the engine is running. the vehicle was taken...	1 ~ 9000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING the bushings used to attach the rack and pinion steering to the frame is too soft causing the steering linkage...	1 ~ 35400 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving at approximately 60 mph vehicle caught on fire. the fire was discovered after about 45 minutes of driving...	1 ~ 34168 miles
CHILD SEAT i am a child passenger safety technician. i assisted a client today with the installation of a graco "cargo" child...	1
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT i am a child passenger safety technician. i assisted a client today with the installation of a graco "cargo" child...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the front rotors and pads have had to be replaced four times because of vibration. consumer was involved in a	1 ~ 37500 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING dt: the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident while traveling at 50 mph due to the lower ball joint...	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the consumer complained about a brake problem. at first the front brakes caused the vehicle to shutter when they...	1 ~ 17500 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when driving consumer smelled fumes coming from the vents causing the consumer's eyes to burn and making it hard for	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN overdrive malfuncioned at 10 000 miles. randomly the vehicle's overdrive transmission acts oppositely to what shown on the display screen....	1 ~ 10000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING my 2003 toyota tundra's passenger door light keeps coming on and the locks go off and on by themself.*ak...	1
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2003 tundra rpm hang-up - safety issue hello all:i have a 2003 toyota tundra 3.4 v6 4x4 5 speed. while...	1 ~ 6500 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION my 2003 toyota tundra (2 wheel drive/v8) has uneven tire wear. needs tire replacement at 16 000 miles. mechanics tell...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was traveling about 35mph and while making a left turn without prior warning vehicle shut off. *ak...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE when applying the brakes brakes pulsate and vehicle is going side to side. it is hard to control the vehicle....	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving at any speed the vehicle vibrated. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and mechanic determined that	1
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE when having an oil change dealer noticed a severe oil leak. the head gasket/ oil pan bolts and upper oil	1 ~ 2900 miles

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