Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Toyota Tacoma has 5 recalls, 371 complaints.
5
Recalls
371
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
12V542000
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originall...
06E065000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH...
06E026000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME CO...
05V225000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SURFACE OF T...
03V189000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, DURING SIDE IMPACT NCAP TEST (I.E. LINCAP TEST), A FLANGE AT THE REAR END OF THE DOUBLE CAB BODY DEFORMED AND INTERFERED WIT...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2003 Toyota Tacoma Extended Cab
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I took my 2003 Toyota Tacoma and for a tire alignment and was told by an employee of the tire shop ... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | Many things are happening to my truck that’s why I am contacting you people to see if I got any call... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | While driving at both high speeds (highway) and local road speed limits, Toyota Tacoma's rear passen... |
| May 6, 2025 | SUSPENSION | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? W... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the con... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the con... |
| Oct 12, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The frame rusted through and there are holes in the frame The frame broke while my wife was driving... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | I was getting on the freeway when my truck either got hit by someone or it sped up without me pressi... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | I was getting on the freeway and was hit by another driver (who fled the scene and didn’t get caught... |
| Sep 7, 2023 | STRUCTURE | This truck was sprayed for frame rust at Kern Toyota Winchester, Va 10/07/2010 a problem Toyota was ... |
| Jul 21, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The DARCARS Toyota dealership in Rckville, MD has refused to repair an outstanding safety recall iss... |
| Jul 7, 2023 | STRUCTURE | We bought the truck used from a dealer about 10 -12 years ago. We've always taken good care of it, ... |
| Apr 27, 2023 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owned a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while driving up the driveway at 5 M... |
| Mar 10, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | I was driving home on March 10 2023 well out of no where my Toyota Tacoma something on the front end... |
| Nov 29, 2022 | STRUCTURE,TIRES | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Aug 3, 2022 | STRUCTURE | frame. We did have the frame checked a few times since we were made aware of the issue with rusted ... |
| Jun 14, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The local dealership Cloninger Ford /Toyota told me that I need to replace the airbag ECU and Preten... |
| Dec 18, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Truck crashed into rocks on shoulder and rolled over. Driver side Windshield and roof crushed. Air b... |
| Oct 12, 2021 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that the entire subframe of the vehicle wa... |