2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Land Cruiser years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. That ranks 7th out of 26 Land Cruiser model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 53,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 30% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 20% | 183,541 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 20% | 214,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 20% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Braking system failed. Unable to stop operating vehicle traveling 30 MPH without downshifting and allowing vehicleâs momentum to dissipate. Vehicle towed to repair facility. Repair has been completed. Repair facility, Love Field Auto, in Dallas, TX diagnosed concern (master cylinder +âABS…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota land cruiser. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and making a left turn, a second vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. The front driver side and driver side curtain airbags did not deploy. During the crash the vehicle was…
Excessive underbody rusting. I have a tundra whose underbody was changed upon recall by toyota. Car is garaged or left in driveway. Every mechanic comments on excessive rusting including prestige toyota but they maintain it's satisfactory. I had to change the thing holding the tire because it…
As i was driving, the vehicle's abs, vsc trac, vsc off, and brake light all came on at the same time, with an audible buzzer. Once i approached the intersection, i realized that the vehicles brakes were not working and had to push the pedal hard all the way to the floor and prayed that the vehicle…
During normal driving and braking conditions, the anti-lock brake system activates, extending braking distance.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, service brakes problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Land Cruiser model years, the 2003 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.