2003 Toyota Toyota Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 28, 2010 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Toyota Truck years
Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Toyota Toyota Truck. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Toyota Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 64,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Toyota Toyota Truck problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~64,500 mi
Steering2 · ~4,750 mi
Structure1 · ~1,282 mi
Traction Control System1 · ~578 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling233%64,500——
Steering233%4,750——
Structure117%1,282——
Traction Control System117%578——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 2 complaints
2003: 1200312005: 1200512007: 1200712008: 1200812010: 220102

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Toyota Toyota Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Toyota Toyota Truck.

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.

After i bought my 4runner i noticed lose of power when entering busy streets or roadways. I would go into an intersection or road and my suv would brake and i could not speed up , i had no throttle control for 3 or 4 seconds that is along time when you have traffic behind you. I am glad i have not…

Traction Control System · received Apr 28, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10327866

My 03 4 runner steering wheel flutters at highway speeds. It has happened since new and dealer has balanced the tires everytime. I can still feel the steering wheel flutter/shake

Steering · received Mar 23, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10321535

I own a 2003 toyota tacoma reg cab 2wd registered in california. My catalytic converter was easily stolen from my vehicle. Four bolts and it's free from the exhaust system. I understand why these thefts are happening. What i don't understand is why toyota is charging me over $1,000.00 to replace…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 10, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10237611

I get a shimmy (flutter) in my steering wheel at speeds above 50 mph, regardless of road conditions. I've taken this to the dealer numerous times, but they feel it, try to fix it, can't and call it "normal" for a toyota 4runner. It is not normal and it is dangerous. *tr

Steering · received Jun 2, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10192293

The problem that exists is on my 2003 toyota tacoma. It will all of a sudden lose power and have no throttle response, almost as if it was hitting an engine governor. The rpms usually drop anywhere from 200-500 and then comes back up. The power would slowly come back after keeping my foot on the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Aug 29, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10134459

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Toyota Truck?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Toyota Toyota Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Toyota Toyota Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Toyota Truck model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.