MYRModel Year Report

2003 Toyota Toyota Truck

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2003 Toyota Toyota Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:02:15.998Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1991: 11 complaints 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1998: 6 complaints 1998 2000: 14 complaints 2001: 6 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003 6
1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003 6
1982: 2 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1991: 11 complaints 1991 1992: 17 complaints 1992 1993: 16 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1998 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2003: 6 complaints 2003 6

2003: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19822
19831
19842
19851
19866
19874
19887
19898
199111
199217
199316
199419
199510
19965
19975
19986
200014
20016
20036

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

2 of 6 total reports mention: steering.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-02

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-29

Traction control system

1 of 6 total reports mentions: traction control system.

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

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I purchased a 2002 Toyota tacoma double cab new after a few thousand miles noticed that underneath the floor mat was wet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-29

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Toyota Toyota Truck — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Traction control system: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2003 Toyota Toyota Truck reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Toyota Toyota Truck?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Toyota Toyota Truck have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.