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2003 Toyota Tacoma: Quick Overview
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2003 |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma |
| Trim | - |
| Style | Double Cab 4WD V-6 Automatic |
| Type | Truck |
| Category | Small Pickup Truck |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Japan |
| Manufacturing City | FREMONT |
Dimensions
| Doors | 2-Door |
| Curb Weight | 1587.57 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 2313.32 kg |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 2RZ-FE |
| Engine Size | 2.7L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | - |
| Drivetrain | Four-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $22,420 USD |
| Invoice Price | $20,289 USD |
| Delivery Charges | $510 USD |
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What Problems Does the 2003 Toyota Tacoma Have?
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How long will the 2003 Toyota Tacoma last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Prices and Market Value
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Cost of Ownership
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
70.03 liters
City Mileage
6.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.5 km/l
2003 Toyota Tacoma Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2003 Toyota Tacoma Recalls & Defects
Exterior Lighting
Recall date
2006-07-17
Recall no.
06e065000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain AJ Motorsport Combination Lamps Sold AS Replacement Lamps FOR USE ON THE Above Listed Passenger Vehicles. Combination Lamps NOT Equipped With Amber Side Reflectors Fail TO Conform With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
Consequence
Lack OF Amber Side Reflectors IN THE Lamps Will Decrease Lighting Visibility TO Other Drivers and MAY Possibly Result IN A Vehicle Crash.
Remedy
AJ Motorsport Will Notify Owners and Offer Reimbursement FOR THE Lamps. THE Recall Began ON July 31, 2006. Owners MAY Contact AJ Motorsport AT 626-618-2026.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO AJ Motorsport Aftermarket Lamps and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Listed Passenger Vehicles.for More Information ON THE Lamp Model Numbers, Click ON Document Search and View Document Titled "lamp Model Numbers."customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Recall date
2005-05-17
Recall no.
05v225000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Sport Utility Vehicles, DUE TO A Manufacturing Issue IN THE Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint, There IS A Possibility That THE Surface OF THE Ball OF THE Joint MAY Have Been Scratched. THE Ball Joint MAY Eventually Experience Excessive Wear and Looseness, Resulting IN Increased Steering Effort.
Consequence
THE Lower Ball Joint MAY Separate From THE Knuckle Causing Loss OF Steering Control and A Crash Could Occur.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Front Suspension Lower Ball Joints Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON July 5, 2005. Owners MAY Contact Toyota AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Toyota Recall NO. 50j.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Exterior Lighting
Recall date
2006-03-23
Recall no.
06e026000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Pro-A Motors Corner Lamps, Turn Signals, and Headlights Sold AS Replacement Lamps FOR USE ON Certain Passenger Vehicles Listed Above. Some Combination Lamps That ARE NOT Equipped With Amber Side Reflectors Fail TO Conform TO Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
Consequence
Without THE Amber Reflectors, THE Vehicle Will BE Poorly Illuminated, Possibly Resulting IN A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.
Remedy
Pro-A Motors Will Notify Owners and Offer TO Repurchase THE Lamps. THE Recall Began ON April 3, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Pro-A Motors AT 323-838-2988.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Pro-A Motors Aftermarket Lamps and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON THE Listed Passenger Vehicles.for More Information ON THE Lamp Model Numbers, Click ON Document Search and View Document Titled "lamp Model Numbers."customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall date
2003-05-19
Recall no.
03v189000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Pickup Trucks, During Side Impact Ncap Test (I.e. Lincap Test), A Flange AT THE Rear END OF THE Double Cab Body Deformed and Interfered With THE Fuel Inlet Hose That Connects THE Fuel Filler Pipe and Fuel Tank, Resulting IN Damage TO THE Fuel Inlet Hose.
Consequence
This Damage Could Result IN Fuel Leakage, Which Could Result IN A Fire IF IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install A Fuel Hose Protector ON THE Body Flange. Owner Notification Began June 3, 2003. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Toyota AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Toyota Recall No.ssc 30h.customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Recall date
2012-11-23
Recall no.
12v542000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Toyota IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2001 Through 2004 Tacoma Light Trucks Manufactured From August 28, 2000, Through August 27, 2004, and Originally Sold, or Currently Registered, IN THE Following Cold Climate States With High Road Salt Usage: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, NEW Hampshire, NEW Jersey, NEW York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and THE District OF Columbia. THE Spare Tire IN THE Subject Vehicles IS Located Underneath THE Rear OF THE Vehicle and Held BY A Spare Tire Carrier. A Lift Plate ON THE Carrier IS Used TO Help Raise, Lower and Retain THE Tire. During ITS Manufacture, THE Lift Plate MAY NOT Have Been Sufficiently Coated With Anti-Corrosion Materials. IF THE Plate IS Insufficiently Coated and THE Vehicle IS Operated IN Cold Climate Regions Where Road Salts ARE Frequently Used, Road Spray CAN Reach THE Carrier Assembly and Corrode THE Lift Plate.
Consequence
Corrosion OF THE Plate Could Cause IT TO Break, Which Could Result IN Detachment OF THE Spare Tire From THE Vehicle. Detachment OF THE Spare Tire Could Result IN A Road Hazard Which MAY Increase THE Risk OF A Vehicle Crash.
Remedy
Toyota Will Notify Owners, Dealers Will Inspect THE Vehicle and Replace THE Spare Tire Carrier Lift Plate AS Necessary, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began IN February 2013. Owners MAY Contact Their Toyota Dealer or THE Toyota Customer Experience Center AT 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2003 Toyota Tacoma Insurance
Insurance for a 2003 Toyota Tacoma is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Truck with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2003 Toyota Tacoma Compare to Other Truck?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2003 Toyota Tacoma a Good Truck?
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