2003 Toyota Tundra Body Problems
- 62
- 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 62 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 10 records
- spare tire · 9 records
- needed replaced · 9 records
- frame rusted · 8 records
- independent mechanic · 7 records
- unsafe drive · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 21 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Spare tire retainer failed due to rust and tire fell off while the vehicle was in motion
ODI 11013337
Body
The frame is rusting apart will not pass state inspection.
ODI 11006787
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed that the frame was rusted from the inside out and contained holes. The contact stated that the frame was undercoated for rust and corrosion on july 12, 2012. Heritage toyota in burlington, vermont discovered the severe frame rust and stated that the contact would have to pay for a new frame. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 11019547
Body
Truck has 98k miles. Brought in 2003 new. Took good care of it. Had a recall on frame corrosion and have it recoated in 2011. Took the truck in to mechanic for non frame related issue. The truck frame broke dead center (between the truck and the bed area) while on the lift (thankfully no one got hurt). I called toyota and they are telling me they took care of my truck with the re-coat. It is at owners expense to fix…
ODI 10980844
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While driving unknown speeds. The vehicle began to sway. Additionally, the frame was rusted and chunks of the frame was detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 1710030430. No further assistance was offered. The vin was…
ODI 11031725
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
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact recognized multiple holes in the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
ODI 10938784
Body
In may 2016, i purchased a 2003 toyota tundra from a used car dealer. In october, as i was changing the oil, i noticed a rust hole in the front section of the frame and as i further inspected, there were rust holes and cracks in the front section of the frame. I checked the passenger side and found the same problem. I went to my local toyota dealer and they informed me that the recall had expired in 2012. I then…
ODI 10928109
Body
Purchased my 2003 toyota tundra in may 2016, shortly after i purchased it i noticed that the frame was rotting in the front on both sides, i contacted the dealer i bought it from crazy jims in milwaukee which was absolutely no help. He applied a undercoat but didn't do a very good job as it has already worn off. I then contacted toyota thinking they would do something they opened a claim number which resulted in…
ODI 11034758
Body
I recently purchased my vehicle from a auto dealer and a few months after the purchase i noticed the frame was rotted. I took it back to the dealer and they would not replace the parts. I went to toyota who states that they will not do anything either my truck is not safe to drive on any road for myself or other drivers.
ODI 11055299
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
I was driving down the road and lost my spare tire the cross member rotted off the truck i had toyota under coat the truck in 2012 i hope no one got hurt or killed from the tire falling off
ODI 10852411
Body
Excessive rusting of frame on 2003 tundra, car was taken multiple times to dealership, issue was not fixed at all....i have contacted toyota but have gotten the run around. Please advise.
ODI 11032723
Body
My vehicle has sustantial frame rust which affects the safe operation and the resale/trade-in value. Toyota refuses to offer any remedy because the frame replacement program ended in 2012. My vehicles frame passed a frame inspection in 2011 by a local dealer. I took them at their word. I dont feel that the frame on a 12 year old vehicle should havae such a short service life. This is a hardship for hundereds of…
ODI 10822494
Air Bags · Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the passenger side of the dashboard's air bag cover melted and was sticky to the touch. The contact stated that, in the past, there was an unidentifiable odor coming from that area. The vehicle was taken to darcars toyota frederick (5293 buckeystown pike, frederick, md 21704 [redacted]). But the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The dealer…
ODI 11035101
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
Body
Vehicle was towed to toyota dealer due to gear shift selector would no longer work. Issue was found to be transmission cable rusted thru and broke. During a successful repair of above issue; a frame inspection was performed. I was notified by the local toyota service manager rust had compromised the frame putting a few holes in the right front frame rail. The service people took pictures and submitted a package to…
ODI 10747290
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the frame was rusted. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10750277
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
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer where the vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive. The technician stated that the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 09v444000 (structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10682456
Body
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the rear of the frame was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the entire frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 10678237
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, the contact was informed that the frame was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,566.
ODI 10608687