2003 Toyota Tundra Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

10
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 10 stored complaint records:

2 indicate a crash
0 indicate injury
0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
30–60k mi	3
60–100k mi	2
1–30k mi	2
150–400k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

June 6, 2011 · 50,464 miles
Frame And Members · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 toyota tundra with excessive frame rust including all rustable components with any connection to the frame. 2011 maine state inspection failed due to rusted emergency brake. The emergency brake had been repaired two years prior for same reason (june 2009). *tr
ODI 10406934
April 27, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Extreme warping on front disc brake rotors. Driving down the road and steering wheel shakes almost uncontrollably. This leads to longer stopping distances. I contacted the dealership and they said it is not a recall and it is because the rotors are to small for the size vehicle. I know several other owners with the same problem and had them replaced,but about 2000 miles on new equipment and they warp again. This is…
ODI 10327897
April 21, 2010 · 177,600 miles
Frame And Members · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Anti-lock braking system failed: brakes locked under wet conditions. Vehicle slid off road. Vehicle has history of pulsating brake pedal, shuttering and clanging noises under braking. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10326919
June 15, 2009 · 40,000 miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front rotors keep warpping. Turned the original set at 40000, then replaced them with slotted rotors, which have now warpped. Understand there is a techinncal service bulletin stating the rear brakes do not self adjust, subsequently increasing the brake load on the front, causing the warpping. The real fix might be to fix the rear brakes. Apply the brakes and the front wheels shudder or shimmy offically called…
ODI 10307527
March 15, 2009 · 80,000 miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front brake caliper corrosion leading to reduced braking capability. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10304795
January 21, 2009 · 74,000 miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Have a toyota tundra with front brakes that are warped. Vehicle has extreme vibration when braking. Apparently toyota has a tsb issued for this but the vehicle is now out of warranty. This seems to be a common problem from what i have read. *tr
ODI 10256662
May 18, 2007
Filler Pipe And Cap · Frame And Members · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact noticed that the main frame of the vehicle was perforated due to severe rust corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they replaced the rusted fuel tank filler neck. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on a separate occasion. The technician detected a rusted brake backing plate, and the front and rear brakes were replaced.…
ODI 10277979
June 30, 2005 · 33,531 miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I read with interest the ap story about problems with brakes on the toyota prius. The first generation tundra (2000-2006) has had front brake problems for years (undersized) and toyota refuses to acknowledge it or issue a recall. The brakes on my 2003 tundra are horrible. They vibrate and shimmy. I had to replace pads and turn the rotors twice already and the vehicle only has approximately 80,000 miles. My mechanic…
ODI 10311199
February 1, 2004 · 15,000 miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought my tundra new in 2003..i bought it to carry the mail as i was informed that it would last longer and hold up better than other makes..i had to replace the front brake pads the first time at about 15,000 miles but was not to concerned as i use them more heavily than most drivers..the next time was about 12,000 miles and this time it was shuttering very bad and i replaced the rotors along with new pads..this…
ODI 10444738
November 10, 2003 · 6,500 miles
Manual Transmission · 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 traveling at highway speeds, if i have to brake hard the rpm's are maintained for up to 1.5 seconds before the rpm starts to drop. This occurs with and without cruise control being on. I'd like to also note that my last truck was a t-100 with the 3.4 v6 engine - so i am very familiar with how this engine should,…
ODI 10047370