2003 Toyota Tundra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 150about this part
- Share
- 38%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,081miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 150 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Toyota Tundra, 38% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,081 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall, I was involved in a collision with my Toyota Tundra when a nissan altima failed to stop for a stop sign. At witch point my air bags did not go off. The truck is totaled and so was the nissan! I was driving east on quincy ave. And the nissan was driving south on b st. When she failed to stop at the stop sign.”
NHTSA complaint #11203011, filed 2019-04, 275,000 miles“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 Toyota...thanx”
NHTSA complaint #11185443, filed 2019-03, 170,689 miles“The entire frame is rusted - to my shock and I just failed inspection but the truck is gorgeous and runs great with all new tires. I'm currently low income and wonder how the frame recall was missed but the airbag was replaced. Please advise and thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11270967, filed 2019-10, 221,230 miles“From 2001-2003 is a frame recall on these Tundra's due to massive rust issue. I went into my local Toyota dealership here in norfolk, va, and they gave me the run around saying I missed the window for this issue. Then I called corportate and they gave me a different reason, saying they applied anti-rust spray in 2016. Which is not a thing. Clearly it did not work because there are massive holes in my frame. I would like them to own up and do my recall when so many other people I know have the exact same truck and got theirs done. …”
NHTSA complaint #11403602, filed 2021-03, 195,000 miles“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 protection compound. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641628, filed 2014-10, 103,739 milesRelated recalls
- 09V444000Nov 18, 2009Toyota is recalling model year 2000-2003 tundra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2000–2003
Related service bulletins
- 11012744Dec 6, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11012743Dec 6, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11012742Dec 6, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11012735Dec 5, 2024Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental…
- 11012727Dec 3, 2024Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding…
- 11007445Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11007444Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
- 11007443Jul 12, 2024Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an…
- 11006151Jul 12, 2024The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic…
- 11006150Jul 12, 2024To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 7 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 2% |
| 2023 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 | 17 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 4 | 5% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 21 | 18% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 14 | 15% |
| 2013 | 7 | 8% |
| 2012 | 11 | 7% |
| 2011 | 11 | 8% |
| 2010 | 25 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 56 | 17% |
| 2007 | 61 | 16% |
| 2006 | 169 | 31% |
| 2005 | 91 | 24% |
| 2004 | 200 | 43% |
| 2003 | 150 | 38% |
| 2002 | 154 | 32% |
| 2001 | 171 | 41% |
| 2000 | 529 | 52% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Tundra
86 complaintsSuspension
63 complaintsBrakes
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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