ToyotaTacoma2003
  1. Toyota Tacoma
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Sidewall

2003 Toyota Tacoma Sidewall Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 22, 2006

    Sidewall

    No indication of any problem prior to event. Tire was in good condition. Catastrophic sidewall failure of front tire at 65 mph on busy freeway. Tire completely separated. One sidewall completely missing. Tire retained as evidence but replaced at owner expense. *nm

    ODI 10164225

  • December 2, 2005

    Sidewall

    Dt: contact stated the tires were defective. The sidewall blew out on the rear driver's side, causing the vehicle to spin around and end up on the side of the road. The rear tire on the passenger's side went flat. The tread for the two front tires is separated at the sidewall. All four tires have been replaced at the contact's expense. He contacted the manufacturer, who urged the contact to sent to them the tires.…

    ODI 10144780

  • April 10, 2004 · 2,400 miles

    Sidewall · Tires

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota tacoma. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with goodyear dunlop tires, size 215/70/15. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated and a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the rear passenger's side tire exploded. The spare tire…

    ODI 10577931

  • January 1, 2004

    Sidewall

    2003 crew cab tacoma: drive train clunk when stopping, feels like i was rear ended lightly. Firestone tires are split down the middle of side walls, look like re-treads, all five tires are the same. 7000 miles on truck. *la

    ODI 10052997

  • Sidewall

    The consumer complained about a firestone tire problem. All 5 tires split on the sidewall. Firestone sent an inspector, and was told it was a road hazard. Vehicle was driven less than 1000 miles and the tires were defective. *ak the second set of tires had three tires with splits in the same area. The firestone inspector suggested that this was due to rocks or some sort of problem cutting the tires. The consumer had…

    ODI 10052077