Worst Vehicles of 2003
The most problematic 2003 model year vehicles ranked by NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
How scoring works: Each complaint counts as 1 point, each recall as 5 points, and each federal investigation as 10 points. Click any vehicle to view its full reliability profile.
#VehicleComplaintsRecallsInvest.TSBsScore
1#12003 Honda AccordMidsize Cars
2,377 complaints24 recalls5 invest.382 TSBs
2,3772453822,547
#22003 Ford WindstarMinivan - 2WD
2,055 complaints9 recalls6 invest.68 TSBs
2,05596682,160
#32003 Jeep Liberty
1,729 complaints13 recalls8 invest.64 TSBs
1,729138641,874
#42003 Ford TaurusLarge Cars
1,524 complaints4 recalls4 invest.64 TSBs
1,52444641,584
#52003 Ford ExplorerStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
1,369 complaints7 recalls3 invest.122 TSBs
1,369731221,434
#62003 Dodge Ram 1500
1,362 complaints5 recalls3 invest.28 TSBs
1,36253281,417
#72003 Chevrolet TrailblazerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,160 complaints8 recalls8 invest.673 TSBs
1,160886731,280
#82003 Ford FocusCompact Cars
1,224 complaints7 recalls1 invest.109 TSBs
1,224711091,269
#92003 Honda OdysseyMinivan - 2WD
1,092 complaints15 recalls5 invest.309 TSBs
1,0921553091,217
#102003 Nissan AltimaMidsize Cars
1,099 complaints10 recalls1 invest.99 TSBs
1,099101991,159
#112003 Nissan MuranoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,050 complaints6 recalls4 invest.107 TSBs
1,050641071,120
#122003 Saturn IonCompact Cars
958 complaints7 recalls5 invest.499 TSBs
958754991,043
#132003 Chevrolet SilveradoStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
852 complaints13 recalls8 invest.598 TSBs
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#142003 Honda PilotSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
876 complaints14 recalls5 invest.306 TSBs
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#152003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
959 complaints0 recalls3 invest.218 TSBs
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#162003 Chevrolet ImpalaLarge Cars
935 complaints8 recalls1 invest.477 TSBs
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#172003 Toyota CamrySubcompact Cars
945 complaints1 recalls3 invest.157 TSBs
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#182003 Jeep Grand CherokeeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
887 complaints10 recalls4 invest.88 TSBs
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#192003 Dodge Ram 2500
866 complaints9 recalls6 invest.31 TSBs
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#202003 Toyota CorollaCompact Cars
858 complaints13 recalls4 invest.153 TSBs
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#212003 Toyota SequoiaSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
875 complaints7 recalls5 invest.164 TSBs
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#222003 Volkswagen PassatCompact Cars
823 complaints7 recalls6 invest.213 TSBs
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#232003 Chevrolet CavalierCompact Cars
867 complaints2 recalls4 invest.477 TSBs
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#242003 Saturn VueSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
872 complaints1 recalls2 invest.508 TSBs
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#252003 Ford EscapeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
736 complaints9 recalls8 invest.72 TSBs
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#262003 Ford ExpeditionSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
799 complaints6 recalls1 invest.152 TSBs
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#272003 Honda CivicCompact Cars
619 complaints24 recalls6 invest.310 TSBs
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#282003 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars
772 complaints3 recalls409 TSBs
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#292003 Infiniti G35Compact Cars
737 complaints7 recalls139 TSBs
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#302003 Toyota 4runnerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
718 complaints3 recalls2 invest.175 TSBs
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#312003 Honda Cr VSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
580 complaints14 recalls8 invest.209 TSBs
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#322003 Chevrolet TahoeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
628 complaints7 recalls3 invest.755 TSBs
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#332003 Gmc EnvoySport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
508 complaints8 recalls7 invest.682 TSBs
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#342003 Volkswagen JettaCompact Cars
553 complaints4 recalls4 invest.233 TSBs
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#352003 Ford F 150
520 complaints11 recalls3 invest.94 TSBs
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#362003 Toyota TundraStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
514 complaints10 recalls4 invest.135 TSBs
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#372003 Honda ElementSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
482 complaints12 recalls4 invest.171 TSBs
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#382003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
560 complaints2 recalls1 invest.401 TSBs
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#392003 Dodge DurangoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
484 complaints6 recalls5 invest.50 TSBs
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#402003 Acura TlMidsize Cars
466 complaints5 recalls4 invest.187 TSBs
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#412003 Mercury Grand MarquisLarge Cars
448 complaints2 recalls6 invest.90 TSBs
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#422003 Toyota TacomaStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
477 complaints5 recalls139 TSBs
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#432003 Bmw Z4Two Seaters
459 complaints4 recalls1 invest.45 TSBs
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#442003 Dodge Dakota
419 complaints11 recalls1 invest.50 TSBs
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#452003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext
406 complaints3 recalls6 invest.117 TSBs
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#462003 Hyundai TiburonSubcompact Cars
429 complaints9 recalls108 TSBs
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#472003 Cadillac CtsMidsize Cars
450 complaints4 recalls505 TSBs
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#482003 Buick RendezvousSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
407 complaints7 recalls2 invest.445 TSBs
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#492003 Pontiac Grand AmCompact Cars
436 complaints5 recalls461 TSBs
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#502003 Mini CooperMinicompact Cars
388 complaints4 recalls5 invest.46 TSBs
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Data sourced from NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.