2003 Mazda Tribute engine problems
The 2003 Mazda Tribute has 29 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
29
Engine complaints
11%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WIFE DROVE 2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE TO ARBY'S (I WAS MEETING HER THERE), GOT OUT OF CAR AND WALKED UP TO THE ENTRANCE. AS SHE GOT TO ARBY'S DOOR, SOMEONE OUTSIDE MENTIONED TO HER THAT HER CAR WAS SMOKING. SHE CAME INSIDE TO GET ME AND AS I CAME OUT A LOT OF SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Mazda Tribute have?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2003 Mazda Tribute engine — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.