2003 Toyota Tacoma Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 360 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma, 1% of the 360 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer states the front brakes wear prematurely. The parts have been replaced three times, however the problem still exist the cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. Brake calipers were replaced; rotors resurfaced; and steering knuckle were all replaced, however problem still exist. Customer also stated that the A/C compressor is noisy. A/c compressor and compressor clutch were replaced. In addition the cruise control was inoperative. But not problem was found by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10111359, filed 2005-03, 47,800 miles“Purchased a 2003 Toyota Tacoma on june 4, 2003, and paid cash in full. The air conditioning (A/C) in the truck went out. I have taken the truck to covington pike three separate times for repairs, and each time they failed to repair the A/C. I informed the manager on duty that I would be going out of town for the labor day weekend and would need a loaner truck. I was told by the manager that he could not help me in any way. I have recently began new employment and, having to leave work due to the incompetence of covington pike Toyota has left a bad impression with my new employer.”
NHTSA complaint #10036875, filed 2003-08Related service bulletins
- 10251070Jan 22, 2024OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2024: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0057-18.
- 10244113Aug 17, 2023TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10188913Feb 3, 2021TSB: Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most…
- 10174891Apr 7, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 07, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174890Apr 6, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. PG021-88, PG015-89, PG0015-90, PG002-91, PG002-93, PG005-97, PG007-01…
- 10171405Jan 27, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10145749Aug 31, 2018Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10145748Aug 31, 2018Technical Service Bulletin: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 31, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0304-17.
- 10143953Jul 31, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 31, 2018 Rev2: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. January 11, 2018 Rev1: ? The Supersession Notice has been updated. Any previous printed…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma
181 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsTires
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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