1. Toyota Tacoma
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Electrical System

2003 Toyota Tacoma Electrical System Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 8 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi2
150–400k mi1
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 2, 2018 · 200,000 miles

    Body · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control

    We bought this truck in 2015 and was never informed of any recalls.we found out about the frame recall when it broke.it also has 5 other recalls which we were never informed on those either so when i called toyota they said the frame recall and the frame warranty had both expired because the previous owner didn't make good on the recall letter he received but maybe he never received one because i know we never did…

    ODI 11141546

  • November 11, 2015 · 100,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    The headlight harness plug burned up i had to replace it headlights burn out with in months as do tail lights i have replaced both bulbs three times in the last six months.and replaced tail light bulbs twice in six months

    ODI 10794528

  • July 15, 2014 · 110,700 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. While driving various speeds, a chiming noise activated in the vehicle. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,700.

    ODI 10641163

  • December 2, 2013 · 120,000 miles

    Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control

    While driving down the highway, i moved into the left lane to pass another car. When i stepped on the accelerator the nose pitched forward and the engine felt like it was not getting any gas. I was able to press the accelerator nearly all the way to the floor to continue getting power to the engine, but the first 2/3 of the pedal stroke were completely unresponsive. A check engine light came on and it was diagnosed…

    ODI 10749074

  • June 18, 2013 · 80,000 miles

    Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline

    I'm filing the compliant to acknowledge the fact that these older fly by wire throttle bodies have a faulty tps that is only replaceable as a whole new throttle body. The cost on them is between 700 to 1000 dollars. My tacoma do have a faulty tps on it. I'm waiting to save up enough money to replace the throttle body however, there have been numerous times that upon pulling out into traffic it has acted up. When…

    ODI 10520372

  • February 20, 2009 · 99,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Instrument panel lights sequential failure. There are two lights for the instrument panel. One failed and then 1 month later, the other light failed. *tr

    ODI 10259734

  • December 1, 2006 · 42,500 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    I purchased my 2003 toyota tacoma 4x4 in may of 2003 in which as of this date of 12.29.06 my truck has 43k miles on it and is in excellant condition. Over the course of the past 6 months i have had to spend thousands of dollars on this truck and still can not drive it. I have had to put a brandnew crankshaft kit in my truck due to the keyway on the crankshaft shearing off resulting in my truck shutting down. After…

    ODI 10177304

  • July 22, 2005 · 29,000 miles

    Electrical System

    While the vehicle was in the process of being driven it began to develop electrical problems. Ultimately the electrical problem developed into a fire that damaged components under the hood as well as causing structural damages. At the present time the vehicle remains in its post fire condition awaiting repair. The vehicle involved is a 2003 toyota tacoma double cab, it was purchased new and was and is under full…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10130807