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2003 Toyota Tacoma Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Toyota Tacoma has 148 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma

Structure
148
Suspension
57
Airbags
25
Other
22
Speed Control
21
Powertrain
19
Engine
15
Steering
12
Fuel System
11
Brakes
10
Tires
9
Electrical
8
Seats
5
Wheels
3
Seat Belts
3

148

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 21, 2025STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the con...
Nov 1, 2024STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the con...
Oct 12, 2024STRUCTUREThe frame rusted through and there are holes in the frame The frame broke while my wife was driving...
Sep 7, 2023STRUCTUREThis truck was sprayed for frame rust at Kern Toyota Winchester, Va 10/07/2010 a problem Toyota was ...
Jul 7, 2023STRUCTUREWe bought the truck used from a dealer about 10 -12 years ago. We've always taken good care of it, ...
Nov 29, 2022STRUCTURE,TIRESThe contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Numbe...
Aug 3, 2022STRUCTUREframe. We did have the frame checked a few times since we were made aware of the issue with rusted ...
May 10, 2021STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated while changing the oil, he noticed that th...
Feb 10, 2021STRUCTURE,TIRESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBE...
Jan 7, 2021STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDEN...
Mar 11, 2020STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SUBFRAME HAD RUSTED...
Dec 28, 2019STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEAL...
Dec 1, 2019STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUBFRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE OF...
Nov 30, 2019STRUCTUREWHEN I WENT TO THE GARAGE FOR THE YEARLY INSPECTION, I WAS INFORMED BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE FRAME O...
Sep 14, 2019STRUCTUREON SEPTEMBER 14 2019, I TOOK MY TRUCK (2003 TOYOTA TACOMA) TO JERRY TOYOTA DEALER FOR A SERVICE. THE...
Jun 29, 2019STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A NOISE EMERGED FROM ...
Jun 28, 2019STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT ...
May 4, 2019STRUCTUREFRAME RUSTED RESULTING IN STRUCTURE FAILURE (AUTO BASICALLY BROKE IN HALF), CALL TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS...
Apr 14, 2019STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHIC...
Feb 10, 2019STRUCTUREA LOT OF RUST ON THE FRAME AND RUST UNDERNEATH. CLEAN AND WELL TAKEN CARE BUT THE RUST STILL EXIST. ...

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