2003 Toyota Tundra Suspension Problems

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

50Suspension complaints

12.5%Of all 399 complaints

#3Most-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:BODY91 · 22.8%

AIR BAGS83 · 20.8%

SUSPENSION50 · 12.5%

Unspecified / other32 · 8%

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS25 · 6.3%

Share of the 399 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Toyota Tundra overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE OIL CHANGED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR…”NHTSA complaint 10446309 — filed 02/02/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS DIFFERENTIAL FLUID LEAKING FROM THE REAR AXLE HOUSING DUE TO RUST. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10444355 — filed 01/18/2012

“I BOUGHT A NEW 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA LIMITED 4X4 TUCK HERE ON GUAM. I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING SHAKING SINCE ABOUT 2005. ALL THE RECALLS SUPPOSILY HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 10239703 — filed 08/25/2008

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Toyota Tundra have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Toyota Tundra: 50 of 399 complaints on file (12.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

399 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 26 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 13 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.