2003 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

48Suspension complaints

13.4%Of all 359 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE:BODY114 · 31.8%

SUSPENSION48 · 13.4%

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS29 · 8.1%

Unspecified / other26 · 7.2%

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS22 · 6.1%

Share of the 359 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Toyota Tacoma overview page.

What owners report

“I BOUGHT A 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA FROM A TOYOTA DEALER IN DECEMBER 2011 WITH 81,841 MILES ON IT. UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE FROM TENNESSEE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10446727 — filed 02/05/2012

“VERY LOOSE STEERING WHEEL. PROBLEM IS THE SLIP SHAFT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. OVER TIME THE LOVER SHAFT WEARS AND THE STEERING BECOMES LOOSE AND…”NHTSA complaint 10273603 — filed 06/12/2009

“2003 TOYOTA TACOMA 4WD CREW CAB PICKUP I WOULD LIKE TO RELATE A RECENT EXPERIENCE I HAD WITH MY 2003 TOYOTA PICKUP. I WAS DRIVING…”NHTSA complaint 10257561 — filed 02/05/2009

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Toyota Tacoma have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Toyota Tacoma: 48 of 359 complaints on file (13.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Toyota Tacoma have in total?

359 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 30 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.