Component Record

Mazda Tribute 2003 Power Train Problems

26 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2003 Mazda Tribute - 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V175000Reported April 9, 2004 - 106,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 106,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Speed Control40 Brakes37 Air Bags36 Vehicle Structure29 Engine29 Electrical System15

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.