2003 Mazda Tribute Mazda Tribute 2003

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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%)

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2003 Mazda Tribute transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (40%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 10 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

178000 mi

US $3000
Transmission had to be rebuilt 

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2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

106700 mi

US $360
shifter cable broke 
149200 mi

US $135
Fluid was burned and brown 
150000 mi

US $3000
total transmission failure on the road. 

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2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

122760 mi

C $4400
Gear 2 ratio mismatch - bushing wear resulted in having to rebuild transmission 
52000 mi

US $1150
Torque converter caused shudder when shifting 
62200 mi

US $2500
Transmission died 
37200 mi

$100
Replacement of rear differential gear shaft seal. 

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2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

227000 mi

US $450
replaced both clutch master and slave cylinders, hose , fluid 
240000 mi

US $354
replaced clutch assembly 

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2003 Mazda Tribute Transmission Problems

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