2003 Model Year

Toyota Tacoma

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
359
Recalls
1
Crashes
30
Severe
49

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

03V189000 May 2003

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Suspension
May 2026

Invoice no. XXX Frame recall. I have a receipt stating…”J# 20TOZFRAM,;CS FRAM Inspection TECY(S):351 Warrenty inspected Frame, Frame failed, perforat...

STEERING,SUSPENSION
Feb 2026

I took my 2003 Toyota Tacoma and for a tire alignment and was told by an employee of the tire shop that my rack and pinion needed to be replaced and...

Suspension
Oct 2025

Prior to July, 2010, I received a letter from Toyota stating my Tacoma Frame was recalled. I wouldn’t have known otherwise. I set up an appointment wi...

Suspension
Aug 2025

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? While driving over railroad tracks, the lower ball...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
May 2025

While driving at both high speeds (highway) and local road speed limits, Toyota Tacoma's rear passenger side frame split completely in half. While pe...

Structure
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the rear subframe of the vehicle...

Structure
Oct 2024

The frame rusted through and there are holes in the frame The frame broke while my wife was driving home from work. Had to get it towed to the house...

Air Bags Crash
Jun 2024

I was getting on the freeway when my truck either got hit by someone or it sped up without me pressing the gas causing me to spin and catch the bushes...

Air Bags Crash
Jun 2024

I was getting on the freeway and was hit by another driver (who fled the scene and didn’t get caught) and my truck spun around 180 before catching bus...

Structure
Feb 2024

Hello I Just wanted to check if my vehicle was ever in a crash. 2/29/24 VIN. [XXX] 03 Toyota Tacoma 2WD 4 cyl. EMail is [XXX] Thanks [XXX] INFO...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2003 Toyota Tacoma has 359 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Structure. 30 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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