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2003 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Toyota Tundra has 55 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Toyota Tundra

Structure
105
Airbags
79
Suspension
55
Powertrain
32
Brakes
28
Steering
22
Other
21
Fuel System
14
Speed Control
13
Engine
10
Seat Belts
7
Tires
6
Electrical
6
Lights
5
Wheels
4

55

Complaints

1

Recalls

3

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Suspension Recalls

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...

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 1, 2026SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThe frame was undercoated incorrectly and is actively falling apart. Super unsafe to drive. Very cle...
May 15, 2025SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFrame rusted out causing gas tank to fall off truck while driving. Was sparking while trying to pull...
Aug 9, 2023SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERrear leaf spring mount separated from the frame due to complete rust -through of the frame. felt a ...
Aug 8, 2022SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at 30 MPH, the brake pedal w...
Jun 23, 2022SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREThe frame on this truck is completely rusted. There are several holes and cracks in the frame. You c...
Jun 21, 2022SUSPENSIONMy mechanic says the frame on our 2003 Toyota Tundra is rusted to the point that the pickup is unsaf...
Apr 27, 2022SUSPENSIONI purchased my 2003 Toyota Tundra limited V8 about 7 months ago. Unbeknownst to me there had once be...
Oct 7, 2020SUSPENSIONTOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE FRAME AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. RECOMMENDED ME N...
Aug 14, 2020SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREFROM 2001-2003 IS A FRAME RECALL ON THESE TUNDRA'S DUE TO MASSIVE RUST ISSUE. I WENT INTO MY LOCAL T...
Jul 2, 2020SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREMY 2003 TUNDRA FRAME IS RUSTED AND CRACKING. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE LIMITED SERVIC...
Nov 30, 2019SUSPENSION,WHEELSTWO ITEMS HERE: FIRST I WENT TO CHANGE MY TIRE WITH MY SPARE AND IT WAS MISSING. THE TIRE SERVICE CO...
Aug 19, 2019SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE FRAME IS PREMATURELY SEVERELY ROTTEN AND CRUMBLING. THIS IS A MASSIVE SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO ...
Mar 16, 2019SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA FRONT END MAKING A SEVERE GRINDING, SQUEAKING, AND KNOCKING NOISE. THE CV AXLE BO...
Jan 4, 2019SUSPENSIONTHERE WERE 2 ISSUES WITH THE FRAME ON THE 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA THAT WERE ADDRESSED ON MY SON'S TRUCK W...
Dec 17, 2018SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREREAR CROSS MEMBER THAT HOLDS ON SPARE TIRE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED. TOYOTA REFUSES TO REPLACE BECAUSE ...
Oct 26, 2018SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKESFRAME CORROSION WAS NOT PROPERLY ADDRESSED DURING 2012 RECALL. AS A RESULT THE FRAME HAS CORRODED IN...
Oct 2, 2018SUSPENSION,AIR BAGSTAKARA INFLATORS AND DRIVING DOWN A VERY BUSY STREET AND HAD A DRIVER FLASHING HIS LIGHTS AT ME. I ...
Aug 15, 2018SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESThe frame has failed by rusting through and continues to the brake line. It is available for inspect...
Aug 6, 2018SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOIN...
Oct 21, 2017SUSPENSIONVEHICLE FAILED STATE INSPECTION DUE TO EXCESSIVE RUST OF THE FRAME.

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