2003 Toyota Toyota problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (3) · Wheels (1) · Structure:body:tailgate (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Toyota Toyota model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2010-02-04 · TSB-0064-10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
toyota: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field-fix procedures described in individual service bulletins. model years from 20
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2003-06-04 · EL00903 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
blank map screen in navigation system. *tt
Tires 2002-10-01 · 0231002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tire chain usage for 2003 models. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2002-10-01 · 0200011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general pre-delivery inspection (pdi) procedures. *tt
Seat Belts 2002-09-30 · BO01702 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seat belt extender availability. *tt
What owners report
2026-02-01 · Wheels“many things are happening to my truck that’s why i am contacting you people to see if i got any callback thank you so much …”
2010-04-15 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 💥 crash“2003 toyota 4dr. consumer states unintended acceleration. *tgw the consumer stated she was attempting to park when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and struck a fence. the consumer believed the accelerator was stuck. *jb…”
2008-02-28 · Power Train:automatic Transmission“rear main seal leak, large amount. *tr…”
2007-10-31 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft · 60 mi“i have a 2003 4runner that has a horrible clunking sound that happens at random. the toyota dealer has attempted to fix it 3 times. it will happen when coming to a stop or starting from a stop. it's very annoying and not very comforting. if the driveshaft is slamming and making this noise, i can't imaging anyone thinking that is very safe. the thin…”
2007-10-21 · Structure:body:tailgate · 102,000 mi“back hatch unlocked and flew open on highway while i had customers in my 4 runner. pulled over and tried to shut...would not shut. having to drive now with back tailgate tied shut. exhaust comes in through back of vehicle. having repaired on 10/24 for a cost of over $400! *tr…”
2007-09-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 62,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota camry. the contact heard a loud ticking and rattling noise coming from under the hood when the vehicle was started. she immediately took the vehicle to a dealer and they performed a diagnostic test. the test indicated that the intake manifold was separating from the inside. the dealer stated that the vehicle ha…”
2007-01-08 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch“power locks - beginning in 2006, the driver side/rear power lock in my 2003 toyota camry se began to fail. the failure begins with intermittent functioning of the locks - the doors will lock/unlock unpredictably. i consider this to be a safety issue for a couple of reasons - children in the car and the risk of theft from a car that failed to lock.…”
2004-02-06 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit · 500 mi“2003 toyota limited 4-runner v8- awd front-end vibration problem. i first presented the vibration problem to my dealer the last week of august! they tried balancing the wheels with no improvement. they agreed the problem was there and notified corporate. their technical staff had them remove the front axels and retest the vibration which started a…”
2003-09-10 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal“nar 9-10-03. foia email fwd fm kost/gc inquiring how many 2003 toyota's have had a problem of accelerating while the brake is being applied, es have no record. *cb…”
2003-02-27 · Electronic Stability Control:automatic (Asc) · 1,000 mi“2003 toyota mr2 spyder - complete loss of control of vehicle, both steering and braking control, without warning or unusual cause under normal driving conditions at speeds less than 25 mph. toyota dealer examined vehicle and states that vehicle is drivable and meets design intent. toyota dealer states that problem can not be repaired and recommends…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.