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Toyota Tundra

1999–2003 only

416 classified complaints 4 recalls

1999–2003 Toyota Tundra models have 416 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body and panel corrosion, typically surfacing around 130,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1999–2003 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota Tundra report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1999–2003

2004–2008

2009–2013

2014–2018

2019–2023

2024–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1999–2003 only

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 174 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 50 complaints

Median onset: 118,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 32 complaints

Median onset: 220,000 miles. 6.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 24 complaints

Median onset: 147,500 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 17 complaints

Median onset: 122,229 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 14 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

Pads and rotors · Brakes 12 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Rear differential and axle · Drivetrain 11 complaints

Median onset: 108,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,350–$2,550 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1999–2003 model years. See the full Toyota Tundra report for every year and full specs/safety data.