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2003 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 2003 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed2003 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
1,961
across 343 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
57,468
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1,589
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
304

2003 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 1,961, most-reported first

2003 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Honda Accord1,987224564.2
2Ford Windstar1,51019659.7
3Jeep Liberty1,349013866.9
4Ford Taurus1,22304457.0
5Dodge 15001,17015360.9
6Ford Explorer1,13107360.0
7Ford Focus97707157.3
8Honda Odyssey914115562.8
9Chevrolet Trailblazer90108863.4
10Nissan Altima883010157.2
11Chevrolet Silverado 150080510343.9
12Nissan Murano80006455.2
13Toyota Camry78001359.7
14Jeep Grand Cherokee762110463.5
15Saturn Ion75717560.7
16Toyota Corolla720113467.0
17Honda Pilot720014561.6
18Chevrolet Silverado695013862.5
19Toyota 4Runner69503253.5
20Chevrolet Impala69408157.9
21Chevrolet Cavalier67802455.4
22Dodge Ram 250066109660.4
23Volkswagen Passat63407667.2
24Saturn Vue62011246.6
25Ford Expedition61506160.9
26Chevrolet Malibu56913049.5
27Toyota Sequoia56307556.9
28Ford Escape55809865.2
29INFINITI G3553207048.5
30Chevrolet Tahoe50707358.3
31Honda Civic499024667.3
32Honda CR-V467014866.2
33Volkswagen Jetta45604467.4
34Chevrolet Silverado 250044902152.7
35Honda Element423012464.0
36Ford F-150422211366.8
37BMW Z441414154.5
38Toyota Tundra399010465.2
39GMC Envoy39318766.3
40Acura TL39105459.7
41Mercury Grand Marquis36202658.2
42Toyota Tacoma35905054.2
43Dodge Durango33916564.1
44Hyundai Tiburon32809055.8
45Pontiac Grand Am32505053.9
46MINI Cooper32004560.9
47Volkswagen Beetle31405152.5
48Toyota RAV431400141.1
49Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext31303656.5
50Cadillac CTS31304053.5
51Hyundai Santa Fe30804156.3
52Kia Sorento30501143.3
53Chevrolet Suburban30117663.8
54Pontiac Vibe29708563.7
55Dodge Dakota295011155.5
56Toyota Avalon29302055.2
57Dodge Ram 350028609657.7
58Buick Rendezvous28107258.4
59Nissan 350Z27504047.1
60Toyota Matrix26803154.3

Showing the 60 most-reported of 1,961 2003 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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