2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
The 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER, potentially affecting up to 320,409 vehicles.
Recall 16V065000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 320,409 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Consequence: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Braking system failed. Unable to stop operating vehicle traveling 30 MPH without downshifting and allowing vehicle’s momentum to dissipate. Vehicle towed to repair facility. Repair has been completed. Repair facility, Love Field Auto, in Dallas, TX diagnosed concern (master cylinder +’ABS system failure) and replaced components. Vehicle had approximately 155K miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DURING THE CRASH THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED AWAY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, HEAD, AND HIP INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 307,000.
EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY RUSTING. I HAVE A TUNDRA WHOSE UNDERBODY WAS CHANGED UPON RECALL BY TOYOTA. CAR IS GARAGED OR LEFT IN DRIVEWAY. EVERY MECHANIC COMMENTS ON EXCESSIVE RUSTING INCLUDING PRESTIGE TOYOTA BUT THEY MAINTAIN IT'S SATISFACTORY. I HAD TO CHANGE THE THING HOLDING THE TIRE BECAUSE IT RUSTED THROUGH CREATING THE DANGER THE SPARE COULD BREAK LOOSE. AAA WOULD NOT CHANGE A SPARE TIRE BECAUSE OF RUSTING THROUGH. TOYOTA THINKS THE RUST IS OK. I DON'T AND WORRY ABOUT SAFETY.I CANNOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHEN THIS HAPPENED.I CAN'T ACCURATELY RECALL MILEAGE WHEN I NOTICED THIS
EXCESSIVE UNDERBODY RUSTING. I HAVE A TUNDRA WHOSE UNDERBODY WAS CHANGED UPON RECALL BY TOYOTA. CAR IS GARAGED OR LEFT IN DRIVEWAY. EVERY MECHANIC COMMENTS ON EXCESSIVE RUSTING INCLUDING PRESTIGE TOYOTA BUT THEY MAINTAIN IT'S SATISFACTORY. I HAD TO CHANGE THE THING HOLDING THE TIRE BECAUSE IT RUSTED THROUGH CREATING THE DANGER THE SPARE COULD BREAK LOOSE. AAA WOULD NOT CHANGE A SPARE TIRE BECAUSE OF RUSTING THROUGH. TOYOTA THINKS THE RUST IS OK. I DON'T AND WORRY ABOUT SAFETY.I CANNOT REMEMBER EXACTLY WHEN THIS HAPPENED.I CAN'T ACCURATELY RECALL MILEAGE WHEN I NOTICED THIS
AS I WAS DRIVING, THE VEHICLE'S ABS, VSC TRAC, VSC OFF, AND BRAKE LIGHT ALL CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME, WITH AN AUDIBLE BUZZER. ONCE I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION, I REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLES BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AND HAD TO PUSH THE PEDAL HARD ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND PRAYED THAT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. I HAD JUST DROPPED MY SON AND MY NEIGHBOR'S CHILD OFF AT SCHOOL. LUCKILY, THERE WAS NO ONE IN FRONT OF ME AT THE LIGHT AND I WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT.
Safety Rating for the 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB018217 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0101-11 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding....
4424 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER. 00400-RM966-U1. *TT
00503 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS STAY ON WHEN TOWING A TRAILER. *TT
020603 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM - REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION . *TT
PG01902 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON SHORT PIN INSTALLATION DURING PREDELIVERY SERVICE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the TOYOTA LAND CRUISER
- 1998 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — 21 complaints
- 1999 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — 27 complaints
- 2000 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — 41 complaints
- 2001 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — 12 complaints
- 2002 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — 17 complaints
- 2003 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER (current)
- 2004 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — 7 complaints
- 2005 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — 11 complaints
- 2006 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — 10 complaints
- 2007 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — 4 complaints
- 2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER — 11 complaints
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