Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Toyota Tundra has 55 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
55
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The frame was undercoated incorrectly and is actively falling apart. Super unsafe to drive. Very cle... |
| May 15, 2025 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Frame rusted out causing gas tank to fall off truck while driving. Was sparking while trying to pull... |
| Aug 9, 2023 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | rear leaf spring mount separated from the frame due to complete rust -through of the frame. felt a ... |
| Aug 8, 2022 | SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal w... |
| Jun 23, 2022 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | The frame on this truck is completely rusted. There are several holes and cracks in the frame. You c... |
| Jun 21, 2022 | SUSPENSION | My mechanic says the frame on our 2003 Toyota Tundra is rusted to the point that the pickup is unsaf... |
| Apr 27, 2022 | SUSPENSION | I purchased my 2003 Toyota Tundra limited V8 about 7 months ago. Unbeknownst to me there had once be... |
| Oct 7, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE FRAME AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. RECOMMENDED ME N... |
| Aug 14, 2020 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | FROM 2001-2003 IS A FRAME RECALL ON THESE TUNDRA'S DUE TO MASSIVE RUST ISSUE. I WENT INTO MY LOCAL T... |
| Jul 2, 2020 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | MY 2003 TUNDRA FRAME IS RUSTED AND CRACKING. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED SERVIC... |
| Nov 30, 2019 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | TWO ITEMS HERE: FIRST I WENT TO CHANGE MY TIRE WITH MY SPARE AND IT WAS MISSING. THE TIRE SERVICE CO... |
| Aug 19, 2019 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE FRAME IS PREMATURELY SEVERELY ROTTEN AND CRUMBLING. THIS IS A MASSIVE SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO ... |
| Mar 16, 2019 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA FRONT END MAKING A SEVERE GRINDING, SQUEAKING, AND KNOCKING NOISE. THE CV AXLE BO... |
| Jan 4, 2019 | SUSPENSION | THERE WERE 2 ISSUES WITH THE FRAME ON THE 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA THAT WERE ADDRESSED ON MY SON'S TRUCK W... |
| Dec 17, 2018 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | REAR CROSS MEMBER THAT HOLDS ON SPARE TIRE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. TOYOTA REFUSES TO REPLACE BECAUSE ... |
| Oct 26, 2018 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | FRAME CORROSION WAS NOT PROPERLY ADDRESSED DURING 2012 RECALL. AS A RESULT THE FRAME HAS CORRODED IN... |
| Oct 2, 2018 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | TAKARA INFLATORS AND DRIVING DOWN A VERY BUSY STREET AND HAD A DRIVER FLASHING HIS LIGHTS AT ME. I ... |
| Aug 15, 2018 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | The frame has failed by rusting through and continues to the brake line. It is available for inspect... |
| Aug 6, 2018 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOIN... |
| Oct 21, 2017 | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE FAILED STATE INSPECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST OF THE FRAME. |