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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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