2003 Toyota Tundra brakes problems
43 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2003 Toyota Tundra, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes.
What owners wrote
The front rotors and pads have had to be replaced four times because of vibration. Consumer was involved in a rear end collision because of the brakes.
Excessive vibration while slowing to a stop. Steering wheel shakes and very minor brake pedal pulsation. Front brake pad replacement minimizes issue for short period of time before recurrence.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Toyota Tundra
- Body & structure 152 complaints
- Air bags 86 complaints
- Suspension 64 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Fuel system 23 complaints
- Steering 23 complaints