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2003 Toyota Tacoma repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (18%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2003 Toyota Tacoma repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (54%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Toyota Tacoma

Engine not specified

Toyota Tacoma in New York, United States
May 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

125000 mi

US $300
Loud muffler 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2017
Jul 2012

191000 mi

US $700
Had right front wheel bearing replaced, along with front shocks (First MAJOR repair this vehicle has had) 
Apr 2017

248000 mi

US $72
Replaced battery 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in New Hampshire, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2022
Aug 2014

130700 mi

US $250
front O2 sensor replacement due to open heater. Emergency pivot bolt replacement 
Dec 2014

134000 mi

US $259
Exhaust leak in 2nd catalytic converter causing P0420 code. Dealer diagnosed leak & exhaust shop welded the pipe to close the leak. 
Jun 2015

138000 mi

US $200
front parking brake cable broke 
Apr 2017

141000 mi

US $120
replaced 7 year old battery 
May 2017

141000 mi

US $180
Replaced both front calipers which were frozen (4 pistons per caliper), & replaced both rotors that were rusted. Pads ok on both sides 
Jan 2019

142000 mi

US $200
rear brake proportioning valve broke off frame. Bracket required replacement but valve was saved. Input brake line broke & was spliced. Gas tank strap replaced & gas tank guard removed & discarded 
Toyota Tacoma in Florida, United States
- Sep 2009
Aug 2004

15000 mi
front rotors warped, replaced per dealer warranty 
Jan 2005

25000 mi
catalytic converters 
Jan 2006

33000 mi

US $450
power steering pump, out of warranty due to time greater than 36 months. 
May 2009

55000 mi

US $350
tundra rotors and calipers installed 
Sep 2009

60000 mi

US $190
front oxygen sensor 
Toyota Tacoma in Texas, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013

US $1400
Water pump leaking and other seals 
Jun 2013

136000 mi

US $300
Air compressor seized had to be repaired 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2016 - Sep 2019
Jun 2017

183830 mi

C $1000
Idler pulley on AC belt drive was squeeky; suspected imminent bearing failure. Pulley was replaced, along with all 3 accessory belts. Steering felt loose, and some clunking heard when driving over bumpy road. Replaced tie-rod ends, and one steering rack bushing. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Kentucky, United States
Apr 2012 - Oct 2021
Jul 2013

142200 mi

US $487
Had a leak develop on the oil pan. Don't know if I caused it doing some offroading. No significant dents, but some indentations. Replaced the oil pan and gasket. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2013
Mar 2013

165000 mi

US $100
3 dash lighbulbs replaced. Needed to remove dashboard. 1 hour labor. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in New York, United States
Apr 2010 - Jan 2013
Oct 2010

57000 mi

US $600
charcoal cannister replaced 
Jan 2013

63000 mi

US $2000
O2 sensor,  rear brakes, replace parking brake, rear axle seals 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Sep 2013

70000 mi
Replaced Oxygen Sensor 
Sep 2015

81000 mi
Replaced all shock absorbers. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Illinois, United States
Oct 2015 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

105000 mi

US $200
P0031 code, upstream oxy/fuel ratio sensor 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2018
Dec 2014

116000 mi

US $400
evaporative gas leak (with CEL code) in filler pipe. several plastic parts had cracked. 
Toyota Tacoma in Oregon, United States
Dec 2015 - Sep 2018
Feb 2017

102000 mi

US $1100
Replaced water pump 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Washington, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

193000 mi

US $600
Replace steering rack 
Toyota Tacoma in Illinois, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

151000 mi

US $550
Rear leaf spring cracked. 
Toyota Tacoma in Minnesota, United States
- Jan 2006
Jan 2006

50000 mi

US $200
Power Steering Pump 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

150-horsepower 2.7L I4 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Toyota Tacoma in Washington, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2021
Mar 2018

143000 mi

US $550
new front pads, rotors turned, rear brakes cleaned reset 
Jul 2019

137000 mi

US $500
Replaced clutch hydraulics 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Toyota Tacoma in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2015 - Jul 2022
Mar 2022

218000 mi

US $200
New muffler and tailpipe. 

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2003 Toyota Tacoma 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

142-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

Toyota Tacoma in Ohio, United States
Apr 2011 - Dec 2012
Sep 2011

65000 mi

US $285
Replaced exhaust system from converter to end 
Toyota Tacoma in Ohio, United States
Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
Feb 2018

210000 mi

US $92
Replaced lower ball joint on driver side 

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