2003 Toyota Tundra service brakes, hydraulic problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2003 Toyota Tundra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I bought my tundra new in 2003..I bought it to carry the mail as I was informed that it would last longer and hold up better than other makes..I had to replace the front brake pads the first time at about 15,000 miles but was not to concerned as I use them more heavily than most drivers..the next…”
filed Jan 21, 2012
“2003 toyota tundra with excessive frame rust including all rustable components with any connection to the frame. 2011 maine state inspection failed due to rusted emergency brake. The emergency brake had been repaired two years prior for same reason (june 2009). *tr”
filed Jun 15, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Tundra | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 Tundra | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 Tundra | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Tundra | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Tundra | 8 | 5% |
| 2008 Tundra | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 Tundra | 15 | 4% |
| 2006 Tundra | 14 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Tundra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.