Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Toyota Tundra has 32 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
32
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | STEERING COLUMN SHIFT BRACKET BROKE IN 3 PLACES WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE, MAKING SHIF... |
| Oct 2, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | I AM A RETIRED TOYOTA MASTER DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN. AS I WAS REPLACING MY REAR BRAKE LINES ON MY 200... |
| Jan 15, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | TOYOTA HAD A RECALL OF RUSTED OUT FRAMES FOR 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA TRUCKS. MINE WAS REPLACED, BUT NOW ... |
| Jul 18, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING OF THE TRUCK IS RUSTED THROUGH AND LEAKING GEAR LUBE, IF IT GOES UNNOT... |
| Jul 15, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICE... |
| Feb 7, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | HELLO, I AM HAVING A REALLY STRANGE PROBLEM WITH MY 2003 TUNDRA, THE REAR AXLE IS ACTUALLY RUSTED OU... |
| Oct 7, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | MY 2003 TUNDRA SR5 4X4 ACCESS CAB BROKE DOWN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP DURING INTERSTATE DRIVING IN ... |
| Aug 26, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS LEAKING... |
| Jun 20, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVER... |
| Feb 4, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | NOTICED OILY SUBSTANCE ON DRIVEWAY, TOOK TRUCK TO MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED ME THE REAR AXLE HOUSING ... |
| Nov 2, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TOOK 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA IN FOR FRAME RUST CORROSION PROGRAM 09V-444000. WAS TOLD FRAME AND OTHER CO... |
| Dec 1, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | I BELIEVE TOYOTA SOLD HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF THIS TYPE VEHICLE TO CUSTOMERS WHO ASKED FOR ... |
| Oct 31, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE SWITCHED... |
| Mar 5, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR UNRELATED REPAIRS WHE... |
| Feb 18, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | TOYOTA HAD A RE-CALL FOR EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON THE 03 TUNDRA. I HAVE BEEN TAKING THE TRUCK IN FOR I... |
| Jul 22, 2010 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | I HAVE A 2003 TUNDRA ACCESS CAB 4WD TRUCK. TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP FOR THE RUST RECALL INS... |
| Nov 10, 2009 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | ENTIRE REAR END HOUSING RUSTED AWAY REQUIRING A WHOLE NEW REAR END HOUSING. FRAME IS RUSTING OUT ON... |
| Nov 1, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE CLUTCH P... |
| Sep 22, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN RETURNING TO MY2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA, FROM A DOCTORS APPT, I NOTICED A POOL OF LIQUID, UNDER THE R... |
| Jul 10, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | I OWN A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. IT CURRENTLY HAS 101,200 MILES ON IT. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW AND WHE... |