2003 Toyota Tundra Review
Price Estimate: $2,063 - $3,515

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
For sale near Corvallis, OR
51 listings
- Photos not available
- 241,421 miles
- 1 accident, 8 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- Auto Link Seattle (201 mi away)
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Located in Kent, WA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 5TBRT381X3S361999
Stock: 361999
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-01-2025 - 157,186 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6'3” bed, 4.7l, 8cyl
- Heartland Toyota (209 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- 6ft Bed
- Extended Cab
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Bremerton, WA
CARFAX One-Owner. 4.7L V8 SMPI DOHC, 4WD, Gray w/Cloth Seat Trim.Heartland Toyota is very proud to offer this stout 2003 Toyota Tundra SR5. Silver 4WD...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/16 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5TBBT44103S405411
Stock: TT11370D
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-31-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Oregon
$304/mo for Tundra Base
Tundra Base
vs
$276/mo
Avg. Large Truck
Toyota Tundra Owner Reviews
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Reliable, awesome truck! It just rocks on.
5 out of 5 starsmwsizemttrs, 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.
WOW!
4.75 out of 5 starsJoe, 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.
Running it till it quits
5 out of 5 starsruss, 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
270000 and still towing 5000lbs+
5 out of 5 starsBrian, 10/11/2015
2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Access Cab Limited Rwd SB (4.7L 8cyl 4A)
I got my tundra used for a pricey $9000 from a toyota dealer. It had 230000 miles on it and drove like new. Never had the suspension replaced and it still settles instantly after bumps. The rear suspension was a bit weak for loads so I bought larger bottom out guards and I'm they keep my ride level while towing and with full loads. Tows my travel 23 ft travel trailer and it could have … more power but I can't ask much of its 7000 load max. I do all my matinance on the truck myself and it is very easy to work on. Lots of space and so far I've only had to do matinance of filters and fluids. Except for the center drive shaft bearing which its rubber mounts were ripped and sagging. It was easly fixed by replacing with a used drive shaft from a parts yard for understanding $100, of course I did it myself and didn't have to pay for shop time. It's been to burning man once and was used as a work truck there, and cleaned up nicely. I have a performance computer, a tow computer and a dash cam. I get great mpg even while towing for a v8. The tailgate latch just broke on my because so much dust got in the mechanismshop it froze and instead of lubing ithe I just went hard and broke the plastic handle right off! Of course now it works great since I lubed it but that's a bumer, the truck was immaculate before that. The limited interior is great and the speaker are great sounding. I have to use a cassette auxiliary adapter so it messes with my quality a bit but it's all good. Drives like new, looks cute and sexy while still keeping a sence of beastly truck. I love dews truck and intend to reach 300000 with no problems. Daily driver as of now but soon I will have a little car for small things.
2003 Tundra Highlights
Regular Cab
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $15,955 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $304/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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