2003 Toyota Tundra steering problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Toyota Tundra — 6% 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
“The frame on my tundra has rusted out so bad that the engine mounts are rusted through, my truck only has 86k miles please help this is our daily driver to get to work and take the kids to school”
filed Nov 14, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 1 | 5% |
| 2025 Tundra | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 Tundra | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 Tundra | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 Tundra | 8 | 2% |
| 2021 Tundra | 2 | 9% |
| 2020 Tundra | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 Tundra | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 Tundra | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 Tundra | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 Tundra | 7 | 6% |
| 2015 Tundra | 2 | 4% |
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.