2003 Mazda Tribute electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Mazda Tribute — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While I was driving the car just shut off. I was told it was the battery and alternator. So I had them replaced. The car ran for aboutv10 minutrs and just shut off. While at the machanics he said that the wire harnesa is melting amd that I got lucky not to have a fire. The abs light goae off and on…”
filed Jul 13, 2019
“Structure cross bracket for lower control arm. Accelerator cable.cruise control cable throttle body sticks even after the recalls the driver air bag does not work light on dash it's the plug at wire harness master cylinder leaks lose brake fluid engine stalled when on hwy105 was able to get it…”
filed Feb 8, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s…
09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 8, 2024Speedometer replacement procedure
09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 28, 2023In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
09-024-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2022This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost…
01-006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 22, 2022
Electrical System problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 3 | 8% |
| 2009 Tribute | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 Tribute | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 Tribute | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 Tribute | 19 | 5% |
| 2004 Tribute | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 Tribute | 41 | 11% |
| 2001 Tribute | 81 | 14% |
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.