Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Toyota Tundra has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 399 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V883000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V285000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V286000 Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V444000 REAR CROSS MEMBER ASSEMBLY CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V254000 FMVSS 225/208 PASSENGER AIR BAG CUTOFF SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V225000 BALL JOINT FAILURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 150 complaints
- Air Bags 86 complaints
- Suspension 63 complaints
- Power Train 35 complaints
- Unknown or Other 32 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22 complaints
Of the 399 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 399 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Toyota Tundra has a moderate level of complaints and a notable number of recalls, particularly related to airbag systems and structural issues. Despite these concerns, there is insufficient evidence to conclude widespread severe issues, but potential corrosion and airbag problems should be monitored closely.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame corrosion | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| Airbag systems | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Suspension system | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid check
- Drive belt inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Excessive rust or corrosion
- Airbag warning lights
- Suspension noise or instability
- Steering vibration
- Brake system warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Toyota Tundra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.