2003 Toyota Tundra Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,889miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Toyota Tundra, 2% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,889 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.
“2003 Toyota Tundra extended cab I checked my front brake pads. When I replaced the tire, two lug bolts failed at 70ft/lbs of torque. The specifications are tighten to 80ft/lbs. When I purchased new bolts at a dealer, the parts counterman said he was selling a lot of these lately.”
NHTSA complaint #10162303, filed 2006-07, 37,778 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10949832, filed 2017-02, 130,000 miles“I just bought the Toyota I was told that he had brought this Toyota to a dealership and it was sent to har some sealant sprayed on frame to prevent anymore rust. The whole frame and the spare tire holder thing is total rusting out and the motor mounts are even rusting out is there a recall on his veichle if not there should be”
NHTSA complaint #11510235, filed 2023-03“The wheels rusted inside all the wheel wells. Manufacturer/dealer had done nothing, stating that the problem was due to the severe winter and refused to fix under warranty. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10012449, filed 2003-03, 3,900 miles“Two items here: first I went to change my tire with my spare and it was missing. The tire service company said the tire must have fallen off somewhere as the cable holding the spare tire was rusted off. 2nd, I had my Tundra put up on a lift to see what the banging sound was. One of the shock's connections was rusted off and just hanging. He also stated that the whole frame and crankcase on the rear drive area looked like bark on a tree and could be very dangerous to drive in this condition”
NHTSA complaint #11287922, filed 2019-12Related 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…
- 10177781Jun 23, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST005-01, SU001-08, and T-SB-0391-08. The aforementioned bulletins are…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 5% |
| 2024 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 9% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 6 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
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 complaintsTires
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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