2003 Mazda Tribute structure problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Mazda Tribute — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact had taken his vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that there was severe corrosion on the lower control arm. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V174000 (Structure) which he linked to the failure…”
filed Sep 14, 2021
“During a free, aaa inspection, the auto shop told me that the vehicle is dangeous due to structural damage or body damage. I don't know how long this been a problem”
filed Mar 25, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower…Campaign 14V174000 · Apr 4, 2014
Structure problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Tribute | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Tribute | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Tribute | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 Tribute | 126 | 33% |
| 2004 Tribute | 45 | 29% |
| 2002 Tribute | 26 | 7% |
| 2001 Tribute | 45 | 8% |
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.