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… |