| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2003 Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 59 repairs.
2003 Mazda Tribute engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (30%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $950 |
ignition coil #3 failed. All replaced except for #4 done in November 2009 |
| 140700 mi US $700 |
dealer stripped drain pan , drain plug. engine light on again and they changed evaporative system. light back on again |
| 140800 mi US $135 |
Drain plug was stripped and leaking |
| 73160 mi C $450 |
Oil Pan Leak, replaced seal |
| 220000 mi US $375 |
Replaced hoses for the radiator |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $700 |
Car Misfiring on Cylender #5 replaced all plugs rubber boot and coil on number 5 sparkplug. Had Serpentine Belt and Water Pump Belt Replaced and Power Steering Pump The Misfire on Cylender #5 continued Car wouldn't start had towed it was a fuel pump |
| 102000 mi US $750 |
2-3 significant and important oil leaks, seals/gaskets replaced. |
| 155000 mi US $125 |
bad coolant hose replace lower radiator hose |
| 193000 mi US $65 |
Misfire code p0316 , code P0304, cylinder number 4 ignition coil need replacement. . Also showed code P0420 catalyst efficiency below normal Bank 1 and code p0403 exhaust gas recirculation control circuit. Replacing only ignition coil 4 at this time |
| 199000 mi US $48 |
Coil pack needed replacing. Number 4 again. Previous coil repair failed so I also replaced plug. Also noticed oil seepage in number 2 spark plug well at this time. Cleaned and regapped plugs also. |
| 128000 mi | bad ignition coils |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 141000 mi US $1200 |
Motor mounts replaced, now left with major engine vibration. Mechanic unable to fix. |
| 212000 mi US $691 |
replaced idle air control motor, gaskets & throttle body service. adjusted gas pedal. |
| 222000 mi US $850 |
needed new float in fuel pump so entire fuel pump assembly had to be replaced |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 171000 mi US $20 |
Replaced coolant outlet housing which had warped and started leaking. It had already been changed by previous owner. |
| 172000 mi | Ignition key cylinder sticky. Cleaned out with solvent and re-lubricated. |
| 172000 mi US $350 |
No start condition. Wiggled fuel pump relay and fuse and issue appears resolved. |
| 172000 mi US $30 |
Exhaust mid pipe rusted through. Replaced same and repaired rusted flange bracket. |
| 173000 mi US $120 |
Intermittent fuel pump finally quit. Replaced w/Airtex unit. |
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