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5TBBT44183S••••••2003 Toyota TUNDRA
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2003 Toyota TUNDRA build (16 vs 4).
16on this build
355on the model
93builds in total
Most reportedStructure 9Suspension 2Power Train 2Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructureMar 2025
The 2003 Toyota Tundra is known for severe frame rot due to improper rust protection, which led to a major safety recall. The excessive corrosion can cause rust holes to form in the frame, compromising the vehicle’s structural integrity. This can lead to frame cracking or even…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2020
The frame is rotting prematurely. There is multiple hole developing in a couple spots of the frame. Vehicle was at the garage for a brake job and while on the lift the mechanic noted the frame rot
SuspensionNov 2019
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…
Air BagsOct 2015
The contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V285000 (air bags) and 05V254000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Power TrainJul 2014
The contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced, he was informed that the differential was rusted out and that fluid was leaking. As a result, the differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TBBT44183S351033 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.