2003 Toyota Tundra engine problems

Filed Nov 14, 2021 · Engine, Steering · AK

The frame on my tundra has rusted out so bad that the engine mounts are rusted through, my truck only has 86k miles please help this is our daily driver to get to work and take the kids to school

Filed May 12, 2020 · Engine, Seat belts · 215,000 miles · MS

Seat belts not working properly and frayed webbing also fear of timing belt going out while driving with family and causing me and my family and/ or a oncoming vehicle to wreck and have serious injuries or multiple deaths!

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Body, Engine · 129,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal dragging noise coming from the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was rusted and detached. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called don moore toyota (4216 frederica st, owensboro, ky 42301, (270) 926-2500) and was informed to have the vehicle towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 129,000. *bf

Filed Oct 24, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 60 miles · TX

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Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Body, Engine · MA

Frame and rear end banjo housing rotted to the point where gear oil from rear end leaked out onto the road. Had to have vehicle towed to garage to make temporary repairs. In addition, frame is disintegrated with pieces falling to the ground. Taken to an independent garage and was told to take truck to toyota and both the rear end assembly and frame should be replaced. Garage, stewart's of georgetown, ma., states metal of frame has deteriorated to the point where you could poke holes in it with a screw driver. Frame examined on august 6, 2011 after pieces of frame found under the truck after labor day weekend. Truck has 40,700 miles on the odometer and used to deliver and pick up supplies for property owned. The consumer to date, he has been unable to locate a usable rear end assembly. The consumer believe the failure was directly related to the use of reprocessed metal in the manufacturing, together with the failure to properly treat exposed metal parts with corrosion resistant compounds. The consumer stated after the vehicle was returned to him. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where it was necessary to replace the oxygen sensor that had been previously replaced in august 2007. Updated ivoq 12/01/11

Filed Aug 20, 2009 · Engine · 71,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 toyota tundra. While exiting his home, he noticed that his vehicles hood was on fire and that there were dripping flames falling from the passenger side tire. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and the contact did not notice any warnings prior to the failure. The fire was extinguished and there were no injuries. The current and failure mileage was 71000.

Filed Feb 17, 2008 · Engine · 32,375 miles · KY

Narrative: 1. Normal driving 2. Cracked exhaust flange(s). 3. Nothing, yet.

Filed Mar 16, 2007 · Engine · 15,000 miles · VA

I bought my 2003 tundra new.got 15,000 miles on it when the engine light show.the dealer they fixed it and again now at 49,000 miles.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Engine, Visibility · 9,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the catalytic converter is spewing sulfur dioxide when the engine is running. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection, but could not be repaired because the dealer does not have an updated converter. The dealer could only use the same type of catalytic converter which they determined would have the same problem. *nm the window regulator was replaced. Updated 02/07/06.

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Engine · CA

When driving consumer smelled fumes coming from the vents, causing the consumer's eyes to burn, and making it hard for the consumer to breath.