2003 Toyota Tundra Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Toyota Tundra, 2% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“After having had my tires rotated & balanced twice,I was told by the mechanic that it is possible that the tire belts are possibly starting to separate. While driving on the interstate at highway speeds the tires vibrate the armrest and the rear view mirror... At times very violently.”
NHTSA complaint #10621275, filed 2014-08, 122,000 miles“Driving at highway speed, the spare tire/wheel assembly (mounted beneath the vehicle) fell without warning to the roadway below. The tire/wheel ended up in the middle of the driving lane, causing numerous vehicles following behind me to swerve to avoid it. I pulled over to confirm the wheel was from my vehicle, and this was verified. I then turned around to pick up the wheel and remove it from the highway. I found the bracket still in place in the center of the wheel, however it was severely corroded and had no structural strength left. …”
NHTSA complaint #10429359, filed 2011-10, 126,500 miles“Driving at highway speed on a bridge, the tire blew out, causing the truck to spin around 180 degrees. The truck was able to be driven on the rim to an area where the tire could be changed. Inspection of all four tires showed no excessive tread wear and no items lodged in the tire which would cause a flat. We are still deciding whether to replace all four tires or not. Tire is dueller h/t 689.”
NHTSA complaint #10216551, filed 2008-01, 31,000 miles“The truck has a severe pull to the right while driving. This occurs because an incorrect tire size was installed on the truck at the factory. Consumer has gone through arbitration, in which the manufacture is blaming on to the dealership and not correcting the problem .”
NHTSA complaint #10071953, filed 2004-04, 10 miles“Premature tire wear, the dealer did not know what is causing the front tires to show premature wear. This is on a 2003 Tundra t-3 with dunlap tires. I am not the only person with this type of tire wear, it starts on the vehicle at about 15,000 miles”
NHTSA complaint #10125051, filed 2005-06, 19,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 1% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 20 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 19 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Toyota Tundra
150 complaintsAir bags
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 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.
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