2003 Toyota Tundra suspension problems
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Toyota Tundra — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The frame was undercoated incorrectly and is actively falling apart. Super unsafe to drive. Very clearly was not undercoated correctly as there is areas in the frame that have no signs of undercoating. This is putting the driver of the vehicle at risk as well as the other drivers on the road. This…”
filed Mar 3, 2026
“I need to have rear shock replaced. They found that the bracket holder rusted thru . Shock was fine . The Rear frame corrosion and separation, spare tire frame corrosion is really bad. I have had this truck since 2004 . I absolutely love my truck. I am deeply saddened that all the care I took still…”
filed Sep 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ISSUE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION…Campaign 05V225000 · May 17, 2005
Suspension problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Tundra | 4 | 3% |
| 2024 Tundra | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 Tundra | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Tundra | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 Tundra | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Tundra | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Tundra | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 Tundra | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 Tundra | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 Tundra | 4 | 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.