2003 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
- 31
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 31 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- spare tire · 5 records
- ball joint · 4 records
- cross member · 4 records
- frame corrosion · 4 records
- failure failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension · Wheels
Two items here: first i went to change my tire with my spare and it was missing. The tire service company said the tire must have fallen off somewhere as the cable holding the spare tire was rusted off. 2nd, i had my tundra put up on a lift to see what the banging sound was. One of the shock's connections was rusted off and just hanging. He also stated that the whole frame and crankcase on the rear drive area looked…
ODI 11287922
Power Train · Suspension
2003 toyota tundra front end making a severe grinding, squeaking, and knocking noise. The cv axle boots are destroyed and seems like the wheel bearings and hub is going out quickly as well. Also have transmission leakage and noise when turning. Vehicle only has 86,000 miles on it.
ODI 11189746
Suspension
There were 2 issues with the frame on the 2003 toyota tundra that were addressed on my son's truck when they were issued. Now, the frame is extremely rusted and possibly a hazard to drive. The truck was taken to a local dealer who did not even look at the frame but, pulled up information from toyota and told us that there was nothing they could do. I do not understand as i see others online to this day getting…
ODI 11165986
Body · Suspension
Rear cross member that holds on spare tire is completely rusted. Toyota refuses to replace because the recall has expired.
ODI 11161917
Body · Service Brakes · Suspension
Frame corrosion was not properly addressed during 2012 recall. As a result the frame has corroded in multiple areas and the brakes just failed due to brake line corrosion. Toyota is refusing any additional claims for damages. However they should have done more to address the frame corrosion during the 2012 recall.
ODI 11143338
Air Bags · Suspension
Takara inflators and driving down a very busy street and had a driver flashing his lights at me. I pulled over to find out that my spare tire underneath my truck had fallen off and bounced into a building. I go back to get it and notice that it had rusted and fell off. I've been having ball joint issues and now my rack and pinion has started to leak because of rust. I've learned about a recall on my frame has been…
ODI 11221799
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the front driver's side ball joint was faulty, rusted, and could no longer support the front driver's side of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
ODI 11120683
Body · Steering · Suspension
Entire frame has severe rust despite anti-rust/corrosion inhibitor applied in 2010-2012. Small holes are now present in frame and the vehicle only has 108k miles. Recently, the power steering rack and pinion had to be replaced, as it rusted out. The technician noticed rust on other suspension components, indicating that rust had made the system weak and brittle. Copious amounts of corrosion inhibitor has now made it…
ODI 11055661
Suspension
Vehicle failed state inspection due to excessive rust of the frame.
ODI 11105340
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While driving 2 mph and making a left turn, an abnormal noise was heard the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the upper control arm was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10956522
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Driving and made a left turn when the right front wheel went flying and the truck started swirving in circles. And caused a major damage in which the dealer doesnt want to respond. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10949832
Structure · Suspension
2003 toyota tundra. Consumer writes in regards to rust holes near front sway bar and left rear at shock mount. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was inspected for rust holes multiple time none were found, but the vehicle was previously treated for frame rusting.*js
ODI 10985329
Service Brakes · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Purchased a 2003 toyota tundra july 2016. Frame was undercoated by toyota and did not seem to be any issues at the time of purchase. After a few months of ownership, i have been conducting some of my own maintenance under the vehicle. While under, i noticed large areas had the crc treatment chipping and pealing off. I called my local toyota dealer (priority toyota chesapeake, va) the service manager said the…
ODI 10919696
Body · Suspension
In june of 2012 i took my tundra to have the frame campaign performed, in january of 2013 i contacted toyota stating the frame / corrosion recall was not performed properly and i felt the frame needed to be replaced as there was a lot of rust. They contacted the dealer i took it back and they reinspected the frame and i was told it was no rust found. A few months after this i would be driving and i would hit a bump…
ODI 10853849
Body · Power Train · Suspension
Bad frame rust bad suspension rust bad differential rust bad spare tire rust.if rust condition gets worse the possibility of suspension failure is very real.some of these models need to be recalled or bought back before there is injury or death.
ODI 10790345
Body · Power Train · Suspension
I took my 2003 tundra to a transmission repair shop, independent, to have the rear differential evaluated due to crunching sound which occurred when taking off from a stop and leaking of fluid due to corrosion on housing. The shop called me that day two hours later and informed me that my frame was completely rusted out near the front of the vehicle on both sides making it unsafe to drive and not worth proceeding in…
ODI 10747148
Suspension
Frame recalled, toyota replaced tire carrier, sprayed frame. But the cross member and everything attached to it has rusted completely through. Making truck unsafe to drive. I have a 1991 ford f-150 with more frame integrity.
ODI 10733442
Body · Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was being repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure), the technician discovered that there was corrosion on the rear cross member. The vehicle was repaired; however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the vehicle started to shake and the rear driver side tire detached. The manufacturer…
ODI 10750177
Body · Suspension
Fram excessive rust . "recall" , yet toyota acknowledged , treated , then denied the recall replacement .kindly advise .
ODI 11243545
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The frame by the driver side front wheel is almost broken in half...it has a 2 foot long section missing...other steering component affected stablizer bar almost rusted in half..bracket and bushing almost nonexistent...this is my daily driver for me,my wife and my 10 year old daughter...i fear for their safety should it completely let loose...i drive very slow...i am 59 years old...plz help me get a new framefrom…
ODI 11185443
Body · Suspension
Upon inspection there is total rust of the frame and bolts on the suspension. Unusual tire wear. I have read about some recalls but this is an exceptional low miles vehicle (less then 50,000) and it is found to be in unsound condition and current value should be at least $18,000. *tr
ODI 10508140
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the front driver's side wheel became detached from the vehicle. The contact applied the brakes and began to skid until the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would assist with the cost of the failed ball joint but not…
ODI 10502781
Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). I had the frame inspection recall performed in 2012 and was told the frame is ok so they coated the frame with under coating. A few months later i was driving to work and hit a joint on the highway and ended up in the next lane. As i am in the business i put the vehicle in the air that evening and found the steering rack…
ODI 11003146
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while having the oil changed by an independent mechanic, he was informed that the rear end needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The manufacturer was notified, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,375 and the current mileage was 92,575. Updated 03/05/12*lj toyota informed the consumer, the rear frame was not covered under…
ODI 10446309
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that one of the fuel straps, which held the fuel tank in place, was rusted and corroded. As a result, the strap fractured and the fuel tank was hanging downward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the strap was repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 126,190.
ODI 10427720