2003 Mazda Tribute engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Mazda Tribute — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle made abnormally loud sounds when started and while driving. The sounds began after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v174000 (structure: frame and members). The dealer stated that the exhaust…”
filed Sep 8, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 12v357000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
filed Jul 29, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tribute | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Tribute | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 Tribute | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Tribute | 17 | 11% |
| 2002 Tribute | 124 | 32% |
| 2001 Tribute | 167 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Mazda Tribute
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.