2003 Mazda Tribute air bags problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Mazda Tribute — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Every time I start my 2003 mazda tribute and every 30 minutes of operation thereafter, the car makes 5 sets of 5 beeps. An internet search told me that this is because of a malfunctioning instrument panel light to indicate that the airbags are also malfunctioning. A mazda mechanic informed me that…”
filed Oct 1, 2018
“Takata recall, light continues to flash while driving and sitting in park, going down the highway or city streets.driving down the highway the car stopped pulling with traffic speed of 65 mph had to maneuver off the highway. Wouldn't pull in any gear, shifter only had one gear it would sit in will…”
filed Jul 29, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Tribute | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Tribute | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 Tribute | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 Tribute | 11 | 3% |
| 2004 Tribute | 22 | 14% |
| 2002 Tribute | 37 | 10% |
| 2001 Tribute | 22 | 4% |
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.