2003 Toyota Tundra Toyota Tundra 2003

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2003 Toyota Tundra repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 32 repairs.
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2003 Toyota Tundra engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (8%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Toyota Tundra

Engine not specified

62000 mi

US $900
Leaky water pump 

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2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

119000 mi

US $240
Main pulley and idle pulley changed 
93000 mi

US $100
Replaced o2 sensor 
179900 mi

US $1500
valve cover gasket leaking, replaced 
184000 mi

US $250
O2 sensor went bad 
120000 mi

US $470
oxygen sensor replaced. Also changed oil, differential fluid 
151000 mi

US $861
Radiator leaking. Replaced radiator, hoses, and thermostat. 
153000 mi

US $80
Fuel filler neck was rusted and would not seal tightly to the gas cap, causing a check engine light. Fuel filler neck was replaced. 

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2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

148180 mi

C $400
failed emissions test oxygen sensor replaced 
106020 mi

C $500
Dealer replaced Right rear 02 sensor 
112220 mi

C $700
Exhaust replaced from headers back. Also unsuccessful. I live in an area where the talent pool for auto mechanics is very low. 

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2003 Toyota Tundra 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed manual RWD

87000 mi

US $800
Replaced water pump, timing belt early due to water pump leakage. Otherwise no vehicle issues in first 87,000 miles. Previous mileage readings of 87,000 are correct, we walk everywhere now :) 

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2003 Toyota Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

245-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

91500 mi

C $200
o2 sensor 

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2003 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems

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