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SeatsPart report

2003 Mazda Tribute Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 199 total for the year
Median mileage
9,515miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2003 Mazda Tribute, 1% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,515 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.

“Front driver seat assembly moves 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch on seat track while car is in motion. During acceleration seat assembly moves backwards; seat moves forward during slow down/braking. Dealer claims this only occurs in vehicles with electric front seats.”

NHTSA complaint #10156723, filed 2006-05, 30 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200821%
200541%
200321%
200210%
200110%

Other parts of the 2003 Mazda Tribute

Air bags
35 complaints
Vehicle speed control
34 complaints
Brakes
32 complaints
Body and structure
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Engine cooling
23 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Other 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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