2003 Mazda Tribute Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Mazda Tribute, 2% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,850 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle stalled four times in the time I have had it since june of 2002. The cd player also quit working, but my main concern was the stalling while driving , usually around 30-35 MPH, going downhill, each time. I will give the most recent date of the stall.”
NHTSA complaint #10010755, filed 2003-03, 7,850 miles“Vehicle stalled four times in the time I have had it since june of 2002. The cd player also quit working, but my main concern was the stalling while driving , usually around 30-35 MPH, going downhill, each time. I will give the most recent date of the stall.”
NHTSA complaint #10010756, filed 2003-03, 7,850 miles“2003 Mazda Tribute, purchase new. Abs light keeps blinking and then stays on and then goes off. Three separate trips to white plains Mazda at a good cost to us and telling us it was corrected - drive a 1/2 mile from the dealer and the light goes on again. Corrected again and a week later it goes on again! Additionally, we have an incident in a parked position with motor running (10/13/08) where the car's RPM jumped to 7,000, the car rumbled and completely shut down. Car could not be restarted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10245411, filed 2008-10, 29,900 miles“Air bag light comes on and staying on for over a period 6months even with several services calls with this problem the air bag will not evn work in an accident situation.”
NHTSA complaint #10086073, filed 2004-08Related service bulletins
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- 10200527Aug 17, 2021This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverâÂÂs floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are…
- 10198689Jun 9, 2021Accessory instructions can be found on OneMazda under Dealer Resources - Parts & Accessories. The links provided below can be used for quick access: For 2016 models and newer…
- 10186703Jan 21, 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10177847Jul 20, 2020When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
- 10173097Mar 12, 2020Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10170817Jan 13, 2020When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable). Copies of…
- 10170661Jan 9, 2020In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by…
- 10170656Jan 9, 2020Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mazda Tribute
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsBody and structure
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mazda Tribute
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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