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5TBRT341X3S••••••2003 Toyota TUNDRA
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2003 Toyota TUNDRA build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
355on the model
93builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 5Steering 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashFeb 2007
- while driving at 55 mphthe 2003/toyota/tundra ran into the retainer wall because the tie rod on the passenger's side snapped, lifting the truck. On january 11 2006 the dealer fixed the recalled tire rod end and ball joint. The contact believed that they should have also…
Fuel SystemfireMar 2005
While driving at approximately 60 mph vehicle caught on fire. The fire was discovered after about 45 minutes of driving, and it was between the cab and the bed of the vehicle. Owner contacted the manufacturer, and was told that they would look in to it. *ak
StructureFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while in the process of selling the vehicle, the potential buyer inspected the subframe and informed the contact that the frame was severely rusted inside and outside. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic,…
Air BagsJul 2017
The SRS symbol for passenger air bags came on in my toyota tundra on 7/8/17, while driving down the road
TiresJun 2014
The contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra equipped with definity dakota h/t tires, size: p265/70r17. The contact stated that all four tires would deflate rapidly. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 12t013000 (tires). Pep boys inspected the tires and stated…
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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 5TBRT341X3S404405 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.