2003 Toyota Tundra Review
2003 Toyota Tundra Review
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Toyota Tundra types
- Regular Cab
- Access Cab
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Pros
- Silky V8, Toyota build quality and reliability, less-than-full-size maneuverability.
Cons
- Lacks wide range of choice offered by domestics, somewhat uncomfortable front seats, meager rear cab room on Access Cab, chintzy interior trimmings.
What’s new
Toyota has expanded the Tundra's body style variety by adding a new StepSide model. Its distinctive styling includes flared rear wheel arches and special tail lamps. If you want to make the StepSide even sportier, there is a new sport suspension package available. All 2003 Toyota Tundras have a restyled front fascia, standard antilock brakes and a center console similar to the one found in the Sequoia SUV. For the top-line Limited trim, Toyota has added a power sliding rear window.
Edmunds says
The 2003 Toyota Tundra is a fine full-size pickup suited more for the general consumer than commercial use.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab Rwd LB (3.4L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$268/mo for Tundra Base
Tundra Base
vs
$257/mo
Avg. Large Truck
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2003 Toyota Tundra.
5 star(77%)
4 star(14%)
3 star(7%)
2 star(1%)
1 star(1%)
162 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
Reliable, awesome truck! It just rocks on.
mwsizemttrs, 08/28/2015
2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Access Cab SR5 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
Although I had owned a number of the smaller Toyota 4x4 trucks before purchasing this truck (which by the way were as reliable as this one), this was my first full size 4x4 and my first 4x4 V8 with automatic transmission. Wow! I will never go back to a small truck again. I bought the truck a little over 3 years ago with 160K miles and got it for $4k below book. As I said earlier, my … experience with Toyota 6cyl and 4cyl 4x4's were all positive but I was a little apprehensive about buying the V8 but the power of this engine has been anything but a disappointment. I not only use this truck as a workhorse truck (using to help pull down trees, hauling dirt, brush, and logs) but also as my everyday commute to work (70 miles roundtrip and I tend to have a bit of a leadfoot - trust me...the truck has not been babied). The truck has never failed me. Other than normal maintenance expenses and the added expense of less mpg with the V8, the only other expense was the replacement of the shocks after it rolled over to 200K since it still had the original shocks on it. The truck now has 212K miles and runs as good as it did when I bought it. My wife's car is a Nissan Maxima but whenever we go anywhere together, we take the truck. Needless to say..I love my Tundra. Great truck.
4.75 out of 5 stars
WOW!
Joe, 03/07/2010
2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Access Cab SR5 4WD SB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
I bought this truck brand new. Awesome acceleration, and pulling power. I have pulled things with this truck I shouldn't have. It hasn't let me down yet! Only exceptions is I had to replace two o2 sensors ($90 each). I am driving this truck until the wheels fall off. Only down side is the doors and the access cab needed to be a bit bigger. I love my Toyota! I remember driving off the … lot for $14,000 tt&l to include extended warranty.
5 out of 5 stars
Running it till it quits
russ, 01/19/2010
2003 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab Rwd LB (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Im a courier and have 458,000 thousand on this model. That mileage was not a mis-print! No tranny issues. Amsoil and frequent flushes. A few alternators and a starter is all the expense I've had. Grease the wheel bearings
5 out of 5 stars
Klubweb
Klubweb, 06/11/2018
2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Access Cab SR5 Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
As of 6-11-2018 I have over 387,000 miles on this truck. It’s been virtuality trouble free except for the usual maintenance (I.e., I’ll change, brakes, timing belt etc). My only complaint about buying a new Toyota is that they haven’t redesigned the truck in years.
2003 Tundra Highlights
Regular Cab
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $15,955 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $268/month |
Seating | 3 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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