2003 Toyota Toyota Truck problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Traction Control System (1) · Structure (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
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.
Equipment:other:labels 2003-02-28 · 03002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
limited service campaign 30a - emissions label replacement. *tt
What owners report
2010-04-28 · Traction Control System · 578 mi“after i bought my 4runner i noticed lose of power when entering busy streets or roadways. i would go into an intersection or road and my suv would brake and i could not speed up , i had no throttle control for 3 or 4 seconds that is along time when you have traffic behind you. i am glad i have not cause an accident but the problem still exits. i…”
2010-03-23 · Steering · 8,000 mi“my 03 4 runner steering wheel flutters at highway speeds. it has happened since new and dealer has balanced the tires everytime. i can still feel the steering wheel flutter/shake…”
2008-08-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 75,000 mi“i own a 2003 toyota tacoma reg cab 2wd registered in california. my catalytic converter was easily stolen from my vehicle. four bolts and it's free from the exhaust system. i understand why these thefts are happening. what i don't understand is why toyota is charging me over $1,000.00 to replace it. as of this posting, i have found no afte…”
2007-06-02 · Steering · 1,500 mi“i get a shimmy (flutter) in my steering wheel at speeds above 50 mph, regardless of road conditions. i've taken this to the dealer numerous times, but they feel it, try to fix it, can't and call it "normal" for a toyota 4runner. it is not normal and it is dangerous. *tr…”
2005-08-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 54,000 mi“the problem that exists is on my 2003 toyota tacoma. it will all of a sudden lose power and have no throttle response, almost as if it was hitting an engine governor. the rpms usually drop anywhere from 200-500 and then comes back up. the power would slowly come back after keeping my foot on the throttle. it consistently does it after accelerat…”
2003-04-29 · Structure · 1,282 mi“i purchased a 2002 toyota tacoma double cab new after a few thousand miles noticed that underneath the floor mat was wet. toyota has made several attempts to repair this problem and is still unsuccessful, but they state the problem is repaired because there leak test does not show the leak, however when it rains it gets wet. i filed for arbitratio…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.