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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
Chart based on 59 repairs.
2003 Mazda Tribute electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Mazda Tribute
Engine not specified
| 124000 mi | Alternator stopped working, charging light came on. |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 32500 mi | Alternator had to be replaced but fortunately we had a 48m/50k mi warranty and Mazda covered all costs including towing. |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 185000 mi US $375 |
3 coil packs replaced |
| 38000 mi | Air conditioning compressor was replaced under warranty. It froze up. |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 208500 mi US $466 |
Alternator replaced, cracked pulley replaced and frayed serpentine belt replaced. |
| 267700 mi US $586 |
replaced fan blower motor, compressor was making noise, changed compressor oil, recharged |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 177000 mi | Battery was going dead overnight. A little detective work found that a bad CD player will not allow radio to sleep. I ejected the CD, and no more dead battery! |
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