2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA Wheels Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA

7 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Wheels Complaints

#11510235 |
I just bought the Toyota I was told that he had brought this Toyota to a dealership and it was sent to har some sealant sprayed on frame to prevent anymore rust. The whole frame and the spare tire holder thing is total rusting out and the motor mounts are even rusting out is there a recall on his veichle if not there should be
#11287922 |
TWO ITEMS HERE: FIRST I WENT TO CHANGE MY TIRE WITH MY SPARE AND IT WAS MISSING. THE TIRE SERVICE COMPANY SAID THE TIRE MUST HAVE FALLEN OFF SOMEWHERE AS THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE WAS RUSTED OFF. 2ND, I HAD MY TUNDRA PUT UP ON A LIFT TO SEE WHAT THE BANGING SOUND WAS. ONE OF THE SHOCK'S CONNECTIONS WAS RUSTED OFF AND JUST HANGING. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE WHOLE FRAME AND CRANKCASE ON THE REAR DRIVE AREA LOOKED LIKE "BARK ON A TREE" AND COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN THIS CONDITION
#10949832 | Crash
DRIVING AND MADE A LEFT TURN WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WENT FLYING AND THE TRUCK STARTED SWIRVING IN CIRCLES. AND CAUSED A MAJOR DAMAGE IN WHICH THE DEALER DOESNT WANT TO RESPOND. *TR
#10750177 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V444000 (STRUCTURE), THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE REAR CROSS MEMBER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE DETACHED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#10583192 |
AFTER PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN GEAR AND STARTING THE DRIVE, A GRINDING/SQUEALING SOUND STARTED COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THIS SOUND CONTINUED UNTIL THE VEHICLE COULD BE PARKED AND TAKEN TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP TO BE LOOKED AT (PARKED WITHIN 1 MILE OF ORIGINAL STARTING POINT). THE REPAIR SHOP DEEMED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE DUE TO A FAILED WHEEL BEARING. THE REPAIR SHOP HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE WITH A PREVIOUSLY WORKED ON TOYOTA PRERUNNER WHERE THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT THE DRIVER CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE TRUCK WAS EVENTUALLY TOWED BACK TO THE SHOP AFTER THE WHEEL BECAME COCKED AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE WHILE THE DRIVER WAS ON THE ROAD. *TT
#10162303 |
2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA EXTENDED CAB I CHECKED MY FRONT BRAKE PADS. WHEN I REPLACED THE TIRE, TWO LUG BOLTS FAILED AT 70FT/LBS OF TORQUE. THE SPECIFICATIONS ARE TIGHTEN TO 80FT/LBS. WHEN I PURCHASED NEW BOLTS AT A DEALER, THE PARTS COUNTERMAN SAID HE WAS SELLING A LOT OF THESE LATELY. *JB
#10012449 |
THE WHEELS RUSTED INSIDE ALL THE WHEEL WELLS. *JB MANUFACTURER/DEALER HAD DONE NOTHING, STATING THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE SEVERE WINTER AND REFUSED TO FIX UNDER WARRANTY. SCC

Other 2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA Problem Areas

Structurebody 87 complaints Air Bags 82 complaints Suspension 48 complaints Unknown Or Other 30 complaints Structureframe And Members 25 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 22 complaints Power Train 21 complaints Service Brakes 18 complaints Steering 17 complaints Structure 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 9 complaints Seat Belts 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 5 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Engine 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Power Traindriveline 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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