2003 Toyota Tundra service brakes problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2003 Toyota Tundra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I need to have rear shock replaced. They found that the bracket holder rusted thru . Shock was fine . The Rear frame corrosion and separation, spare tire frame corrosion is really bad. I have had this truck since 2004 . I absolutely love my truck. I am deeply saddened that all the care I took still…”
filed Sep 17, 2025
“Well I finally paid off my 2003 Toyota Tundra and I wanted to really just get a really good tune up when I say really go I mean oil change spark plugs plug wires brakes tires everything , So as they go to check my tires and brake They said that the brakes on the front didn't even go to my truck the…”
filed Jun 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 2 | 9% |
| 2025 Tundra | 5 | 4% |
| 2024 Tundra | 20 | 6% |
| 2023 Tundra | 27 | 7% |
| 2022 Tundra | 30 | 7% |
| 2020 Tundra | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 Tundra | 8 | 11% |
| 2018 Tundra | 22 | 22% |
| 2017 Tundra | 13 | 17% |
| 2016 Tundra | 34 | 29% |
| 2015 Tundra | 8 | 17% |
| 2014 Tundra | 7 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota Tundra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.