2003 Toyota Tundra Structure Problems
- 9
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
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
Fuel System, Gasoline · Structure
As i was traveling at a slow speed when i became aware of a loud grinding noise which had suddenly began as i turned onto a side street. I stopped vehicle immediately and got out to investigate what was causing the noise. I discovered that my fuel tank was dragging beneath the truck. The metal straps that held tank to frame had rusted thru causing tank to fall to road surface. All the connections to fuel tank were…
ODI 10608682
Structure · Underbody Shields
Frame rust through.toyota claims rust hole is not in the correct location on the truck.says there is nothing they can do. *tr
ODI 10592992
Air Bags · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v350000 (air bags), 09v444000 (structure) and 05v225000 (suspension). The contact was waiting for several months for the recall part to become available and the dealer was not able to determine when the recall repair would be performed. The manufacturer notified of the issue. The contact did not experience a…
ODI 10677069
Structure
2003 tundra has excessive rust on frame. Deal offers no remedy. *tr
ODI 10354422
Structure · Suspension
On may 14 2010 i took my 2003 toyota tundra in for a recall regarding "excessive corrosion of the rear cross member". Reference: nhtsa campaign number 09v444000, november 18, 2009 & toyota safety recall no. Ssc9090m. My truck was inspected and subsequently was sprayed with corrosion protection compound. However, the spare tire mounting bracket was not sprayed nor was the differential with the required corrosion…
ODI 10641628
Structure · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to be serviced under an unknown recall, the technician informed that the vehicles frame was moderately corroded. The contact stated that the technician serviced the vehicle with an adhesive on top of the corroded frame. The contact stated that six years prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be…
ODI 10937616
Frame And Members · Structure
My 2003 toyota tundra is rusting away on the frame. The frame of my truck looks like it could bend, crack or brake at any time. This truck has been washed top and bottom at least once a month since it was new and all of a sudden i notice the entire under carriage is brittle and looks unsafe. I have loved everything about this truck but am now worried that it may become unsafe to drive.*tr
ODI 10293606