2003 Ford Ranger vs 2003 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Ford Ranger | 2003 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 243 | 399 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 135 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–23 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 43 | 150 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 86 |
| Suspension | 23 | 63 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 40 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 | 22 |
| Power Train | 16 | 35 |
| Steering | 7 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 38 | 170 |
| Stalling | 18 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 16 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2003 Ford Ranger
2003 Toyota Tundra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.