NHTSA Complaint #11281187 — 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11281187
Vehicle	2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	November 13, 2019
Date Filed	November 19, 2019
Mileage	118,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

2003 TUNDRA SUBJECT TO FRAME RUST DETERIORATION RECALL WHICH ENDED THIS YEAR 2019. THIS VEHICLE UNDERWENT THIS RECALL INSPECTION AT TOYOTA DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD "PAINT WITH RUST INHIBITOR WILL SOLVE PROBLEM". RECENT INSPECTIONS X2 BY FRAME MECHANICS (NOW A FEW YEARS LATER) RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE RECOMMENDATION TO NOT DRIVE DUE TO DANGER OF IMMINENT FRAME COLLAPSE. THIS VEHICLE HAS ONLY 118,000 MILES AND IS OTHERWISE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. I AM SURE MANY OTHERS ARE IN SAME CONDITION - NOT HAVING FRAME REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER, OR MISLED BY MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE CENTER. MANY ACCIDENTS LIKELY WILL OCCUR IN FUTURE. OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES NEED TO BE WARNED OF THIS DANGER.

Related Complaints for the 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA

Other STRUCTURE:BODY Complaints

#11718123 — February 15, 2026 — The frame is bad on driver and passenger side between the cab and bed. Auto body tech states there is no good metal ...

#11715509 — February 4, 2026 — There was a recall for the frame rusting out prematurely. Toyota had the recall until 2012. I did not own the truck...

#11662394 — May 21, 2025 — Frame rusted out causing gas tank to fall off truck while driving. Was sparking while trying to pull of to a safe spo...

#11648060 — March 13, 2025 — The 2003 Toyota Tundra is known for severe frame rot due to improper rust protection, which led to a major safety rec...

#11586230 — April 30, 2024 — In October 2024, my truck's frame exhibited significant rust, a defect that aligns precisely with a previous recall o...

Recent Complaints for the 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA

#11694137 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — October 17, 2025 — I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra with a Rusted out frame, I have called Toyota with no help from them as it was Sorry its ...

#11690034 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER — September 26, 2025 — Frame Corrosion: There was originally a customer service campaign for 2000-2003 Toyota Tundra’s for frame corrosion t...

#11687870 — SERVICE BRAKES — September 17, 2025 — I need to have rear shock replaced. They found that the bracket holder rusted thru . Shock was fine . The Rear frame ...

#11687870 — STEERING — September 17, 2025 — I need to have rear shock replaced. They found that the bracket holder rusted thru . Shock was fine . The Rear frame ...

#11687870 — SUSPENSION — September 17, 2025 — I need to have rear shock replaced. They found that the bracket holder rusted thru . Shock was fine . The Rear frame ...