2003 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 63about this part
- Share
- 16%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 63 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Toyota Tundra, 16% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 6 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.
“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“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 miles“There were 2 issues with the frame on the 2003 Toyota Tundra that were addressed on my son's truck when they were issued. Now, the frame is extremely rusted and possibly a hazard to drive. The truck was taken to a local dealer who did not even look at the frame but, pulled up information from Toyota and told us that there was nothing they could do. I do not understand as I see others online to this day getting frames replaced. I called Toyota corporate who claims that is not possible as the frame is no longer available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165986, filed 2019-01, 119,000 miles“Takara inflators and driving down a very busy street and had a driver flashing his lights at me. I pulled over to find out that my spare tire underneath my truck had fallen off and bounced into a building. I go back to get it and notice that it had rusted and fell off. I've been having ball joint issues and now my rack and pinion has started to leak because of rust. I've learned about a recall on my frame has been issued. I called Toyota and they said my truck had been looked at and no problem was found. I've got the spare tire and the rusted bracket. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221799, filed 2019-06, 143,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V225000May 17, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a manufacturing issue in the front suspension lower ball joint, there is a possibility that the surface of the ball…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2002–2004, Tacoma 2001–2004, Sequoia 2002–2004 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
- 10015504Jun 27, 2005Special service campaign 50j - phase I - front suspension lower ball joint may experience excessive wear and looseness causing increased steering, effort, reduced vehicle…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 31 | 19% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 29 | 9% |
| 2007 | 57 | 15% |
| 2006 | 91 | 17% |
| 2005 | 76 | 20% |
| 2004 | 152 | 33% |
| 2003 | 63 | 16% |
| 2002 | 81 | 17% |
| 2001 | 84 | 20% |
| 2000 | 100 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Tundra
150 complaintsAir bags
86 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology