2003 Mazda Tribute suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Mazda Tribute — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Help please? I purchased my 2003 mazda tribute in october, 2016. I recently needed repairs done (new muffler system was installed) but was told my lower control arm assemblies couldn't be replaced because of the huge crack in the sub-frame. The recall on the sub-frame was done in july, 2014 (before…”
filed Oct 12, 2018
“While driving my 2003 mazda tribute I heard a few strange sounds. Several times the car suddenly pulled to the right. There was also a sound of something rubbing that got faster and faster as I accelerated. Then when the car pulled suddenly to the right my son and I heard a loud sound. Fortunately…”
filed Nov 1, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 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 during the normal sweeping process of the…
02-004-22a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 2022
Suspension problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tribute | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Tribute | 12 | 9% |
| 2005 Tribute | 137 | 36% |
| 2004 Tribute | 49 | 31% |
| 2002 Tribute | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 Tribute | 19 | 3% |
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.