Overview & Reviews

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.

• Silky V8, Toyota build quality and reliability, less-than-full-size maneuverability.

• Lacks wide range of choice offered by domestics, somewhat uncomfortable front seats, meager rear cab room on Access Cab, chintzy interior trimmings.

User Reviews:

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  Smooth, Quiet Ride, Great Price - 2003 Toyota Tundra
  By smallpoet - February 25 - 2:00 am

  I dont require much passenger space, so no need to trade the long bed for the small second seating area. I am certainly having a hard time getting used to 16 miles per gallon. However, the mileage is pretty much on par with other trucks of its size. Edmunds "cost to own" feature shows it is the least expensive truck to own in its class (.40 cents per mile, compared to .47 and .48 cents per mile for the competitors). The ride is extremely smooth and quiet, and I do feel that the V6 provides adequate power for the light truck user. For folks like me who just fill the bed up with various items the V8 would provide excess power!

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  Toyota is the only choice - 2003 Toyota Tundra
  By digitalgothic - February 8 - 2:00 am

  It is the most reliable, great looking, handling truck I know of. We have all kinds in my family, and it is clearly the best.

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  At 32k mi, this is what I have to say - 2003 Toyota Tundra
  By Mister_T - January 31 - 8:03 pm

  Owned since aug 03 and now at end of lease term. Chose to keep. Ill skip what has been covered. Turn radius is awful, 45 feet... takes 4 and a half lanes to make a U turn. Still just too small. Add 5 more inches it will make a world of diff. Gas mileage on my v6 is not very good. Very comfortable. I use for long hwy trips and never need to stop to stretch. A serious work truck? Yes. Work truck capabilities? No. Styling on 03 looks too imported. Paint not too good. V6 is SLOW! No mech probs. No chk eng. No plastic parts falling off. As good as it gets.

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  TUNDRA - 2003 Toyota Tundra
  By MNU - January 28 - 5:50 am

  The Tundra Access Cab V8 may not have that great gas milage, but the looks and power bring you to a whole new driving experience. I love it and will always buy TOYOTA!

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  very good but very thirsty - 2003 Toyota Tundra
  By Okie - January 19 - 2:00 am

  This is a very good truck. My previous truck was a 98 GMC Z71. This truck is somewhat smaller but has significantly higher build quality. The gas mileage is extremely disappointing; it is as bad as the GMC which also stinks.

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  I love this truck! - 2003 Toyota Tundra
  By charlie1volley - January 16 - 2:00 am

  I have absolutely nothing but positive comments for this vehicle. I have ridden in many pickups/SUVs, and this one takes the cake. Smooth, soft, powerful ride. Simple, reliable interior, sharp-looking exterior. I have the TRD package and it is amazing. You can crawl up a tree in 4WD Lo and it bear hugs a wet road in 4WD Hi. Dual airbags make it safe for everyone! I love this truck!

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  Dependable and reliable - 2003 Toyota Tundra
  By Archie Bowers - December 24 - 2:58 am

  My 03 Std cab, 4x4 was purchased used and beaten up but mechanically sound back in 2008. It has never left me standing, always starts even in -30 up here in Calgary. The crank windows and manual locks are annoying but it rides well, doesnt rattle, hauls everything, and serves as a perfect dirty contractor truck. The 4.7 sucks gas but the truck has get up and go. Not fast, but definitely quick. When i see other same model trucks out there i know the owners are enjoying the dependability, since Toyota definitely knows how to deliver up good trucks. This reflects in the resale price. I have 225,000 km on this truck and i know it can do another 225,000 no probs! Fluid and brakes only.

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  Tunda 4d access SR5 V-8 Stepside - 2003 Toyota Tundra
  By JetPlane - November 26 - 10:00 am

  Like this truck would recomend to anyone who need a truck and has small childen. Gas milage was better than expected while towing 15mpg and getting 18mpg on hwy. I have received alot of looks with the stepside bed. I expect this truck to last longer than my last GMC. My wife like it also!

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  Great In Every Way - 2003 Toyota Tundra
  By Josh - September 21 - 9:46 pm

  I love my 2003 Toyota Tundra stepside. I got this to replace my Toyota 4Runner which I really liked. I have had no problems with it whatsoever. I live in upstate new york where we got 4 feet of snow in one night. I decided to go to work the next day but I was sure I was not getting out of the driveway as it was over the bumper of the truck. I put the truck in 4WD and I was out. This truck has amazed me with all that it offers. I will always buy Toyota.

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  Best Build Quality - 2003 Toyota Tundra
  By j_fire - September 7 - 2:00 am

  This is the second tundra ive owned. I bought a 2000 when it first came out, i just sold it to my sister. I just bought a Stepside Limited 2003, i wanted the new stepside with the TRD sport package. Ive been very pleased with this one and my first one. Toyota is very reliable and has very good build quality. I would recommend this truck.