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2003 Toyota Tundra

Safety Score
66
Average
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars

Recalls (1)

Date NHTSA ID Component Units Completion
2005-06-02 05V254000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 156,111 Details

Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)

Date Component Crash Injuries Summary
2026-04-10 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 NHTSA Campaign 09V444000 for 2000-2003 Toyota Tundra to address severe corrosion on the rear frame cross-member section…
2026-03-31 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 I own a 2003 Toyota Tundra (VIN: [XXX] ) that was subject to Toyota’s frame corrosion recall (Limited Service Campaign …
2026-03-01 SUSPENSION No 0 The frame was not professionally undercoated and is actively falling apart. Super unsafe to drive.
2026-03-01 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 The frame was undercoated incorrectly and is actively falling apart. Super unsafe to drive. Very clearly was not underc…
2026-01-26 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 There was a recall for the frame rusting out prematurely. Toyota had the recall until 2012. I did not own the truck t…
2025-12-15 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 The frame is bad on driver and passenger side between the cab and bed. Auto body tech states there is no good metal to…
2025-09-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 Frame Corrosion: There was originally a customer service campaign for 2000-2003 Toyota Tundra’s for frame corrosion tha…
2025-06-12 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 Well I finally paid off my 2003 Toyota Tundra and I wanted to really just get a really good tune up when I say really g…
2025-05-24 SUSPENSION No 0 I need to have rear shock replaced. They found that the bracket holder rusted thru . Shock was fine . The Rear frame co…
2025-05-15 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 Frame rusted out causing gas tank to fall off truck while driving. Was sparking while trying to pull of to a safe spot …
2025-03-13 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 The 2003 Toyota Tundra is known for severe frame rot due to improper rust protection, which led to a major safety recal…
2025-02-28 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while in the process of selling the vehicle, the potential bu…
2025-02-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 Frame cross member recall, I have called several toyota dealerships and all have denied me service to the recall
2024-04-30 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 In October 2024, my truck's frame exhibited significant rust, a defect that aligns precisely with a previous recall on …
2024-04-19 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 On 4/19/2024 I arrived for an appointment at Corwin Toyota of Bellvue, Nebraska for inspection of my vehicles known rec…
2023-08-09 SUSPENSION No 0 rear leaf spring mount separated from the frame due to complete rust -through of the frame. felt a "thump" during norm…
2023-07-01 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra with a Rusted out frame, I have called Toyota with no help from them as it was Sorry its yo…
2023-02-26 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 I just bought the Toyota I was told that he had brought this Toyota to a dealership and it was sent to har some sealant…
2023-02-24 SEAT BELTS No 0 Both rider and driver seat belt become unlatched randomly. I have no expectation these will remained secure if involve…
2023-02-08 AIR BAGS No 0 The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle w…
2022-12-12 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 Frame is rusted and unsafe to be driven. I loved this truck but now what good is it?
2022-09-24 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 I just bought a 2003 toyota tundra 4wd v8 in Feb 2022 totally unaware of any recalls or frame rust or anything even clo…
2022-08-08 SUSPENSION No 0 The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed severa…
2022-06-23 SUSPENSION No 0 The frame on this truck is completely rusted. There are several holes and cracks in the frame. You can pull chunks of t…
2022-06-21 SUSPENSION No 0 My mechanic says the frame on our 2003 Toyota Tundra is rusted to the point that the pickup is unsafe to drive and is a…
2022-06-11 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 I have a 2003 Toyota Tacoma 2 wheel drive The frame is rotted With only a 140000 miles on itAnd the manufacturer won't …
2022-04-27 SUSPENSION No 0 I purchased my 2003 Toyota Tundra limited V8 about 7 months ago. Unbeknownst to me there had once been a recall because…
2022-03-31 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 The truck frame has failed due to rust. Dealer only inspected but did not clear the warranty recall because of liabili…
2021-11-01 SUSPENSION No 0 The frame on my tundra has rusted out so bad that the engine mounts are rusted through, my truck only has 86k miles ple…
2021-10-17 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 Frame is rotten. Recently purchased truck from a private party. Did not notice frame rust at time of purchase. It is ba…
2021-10-01 STRUCTURE No 0 The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while the vehicle was being emissions tested, he was informed…
2021-09-13 STEERING Yes 0 I was turning down a residential street and when I was getting up to speed. About 30 miles per hour. My truck jumped up…
2021-07-12 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while having the vehicle repaired under an unknown recall, he…
2021-07-02 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS No 0 2003 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to NHTSA safety recall related to rusted frames.
2021-03-02 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 UNSAFE TO DRIVE SO MUCH CORROSION ON FRAME
2021-01-05 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 RECALL ID U7BS-ZTW. TOOK IN FOR AIRBAG RECALL. INSPECTION OF FRAME. FRAME NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT…
2021-01-01 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 CRAKE IN FRAME
2020-11-13 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 THE CROSS MEMBER ON MY 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA (PART NO. 51206) IS EXHIBITING EXTENSIVE AND PREMATURE RUST AND CORROSION AT …
2020-10-07 SUSPENSION No 0 TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE FRAME AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. RECOMMENDED ME NOT TO DRIVE IT. AS …
2020-08-14 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 FROM 2001-2003 IS A FRAME RECALL ON THESE TUNDRA'S DUE TO MASSIVE RUST ISSUE. I WENT INTO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP HE…
2020-07-02 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 MY 2003 TUNDRA FRAME IS RUSTED AND CRACKING. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN (LSC) A0…
2020-05-30 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 SHOCK ABSORBERS BROKEN FROM FRAME. PART OF FRAME BROKEN. *TR
2020-05-01 ENGINE No 0 SEAT BELTS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND FRAYED WEBBING ALSO FEAR OF TIMING BELT GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING WITH FAMILY AND CAU…
2020-04-29 STRUCTURE No 0 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FO…
2020-04-26 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 MY FRAME IS ROTTEN. IT'S TOTALLY UNSAFE
2020-03-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 The frame haas already been repaired, at the suggestion of my inspection mechanic. The whole frame is dangerously ruste…
2020-03-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER No 0 THE FRAME IS ROTTING PREMATURELY. THERE IS MULTIPLE HOLE DEVELOPING IN A COUPLE SPOTS OF THE FRAME. VEHICLE WAS AT THE …
2020-02-18 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 I RECENTLY HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK ON MY TRUCK AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY HEAR SOME CLUNKING NOISES UNDER THE VEHICLE. I WENT …
2020-01-15 SERVICE BRAKES No 0 THE WHOLE CHASSIS FRAME FOR MY TRUCK IS SIGNIFICANTLY AND DANGEROUSLY RUSTED AND IT IS BREAKING APART WHICH IS A SAFETY…
2020-01-02 STRUCTURE:BODY No 0 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON THE FRONT WH…