2003 Mazda Tribute: recalls and complaints

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• 14V1740004 Apr 2014Structure / Frame and Members
• 12V35700027 Jul 2012Vehicle Speed Control / Cables
• 07V15700010 Apr 2007Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module
• 04V60500023 Dec 2004Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hatchback/Liftgate / Lock
• 04V58300010 Dec 2004Vehicle Speed Control / Cables
• 04V1750009 Apr 2004Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

1. 14V174000Received 4 Apr 2014. 109,000 units.

   Structure / Frame and Members

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Tribute vehicles manufactured May 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7514D.

   Report filed by Mazda North American Operations. Manufacturer campaign number 7514D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 May 2014.

2. 12V357000Received 27 Jul 2012. 217,500 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.

   Report filed by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. Manufacturer campaign number 6812G. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Sep 2012.

3. 07V157000Received 10 Apr 2007. 95,300 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (ABS), the ABS module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals. This condition could allow contamination to enter the module connector, creating a potential for an electrical short.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short might cause an ABS malfunction that would illuminate the ABS warning light, and in some cases, the module may overheat resulting in burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This condition could occur either when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the wire harness connector to the ABS module for missing or dislodged wire seals, and repair or replace the harness connector as appropriate. The dealer will also inspect the connector on the ABS module and replace it if it is found to be corroded or damaged. The recall began on may 9, 2007. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

   Report filed by MAZDA MOTOR CORP. Manufacturer campaign number 4507C. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2007.

4. 04V605000Received 23 Dec 2004. 49,800 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hatchback/Liftgate / Lock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

   Report filed by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. Manufacturer campaign number 2804L. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 2005.

5. 04V583000Received 10 Dec 2004. 121,000 units.

   Vehicle Speed Control / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An unexpected increase in engine idle speed may increase stopping distance and may result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall began on january 28, 2005. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.

   Report filed by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. Manufacturer campaign number 2704L. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jan 2005.

6. 04V175000Received 9 Apr 2004. 106,000 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 duratec engines , during deceleration, the engine can stall.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reprogram the power control module (PCM) with the appropriate calibration. The recall began on may 3, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

   Report filed by MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS. Manufacturer campaign number 1904D. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 May 2004.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2003 Mazda Tribute
• All 2003 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 17.

Complaints that report a crash

10

Complaints that report a fire

4

Injuries in the complaints

10

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

27 Sep 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20000
2. 200113
3. 20027
4. 20036
5. 20045
6. 20053
7. 20062
8. 20070
9. 20084
10. 20091
11. 20102

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 Mazda Tribute?

698,600 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Mazda Tribute have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Mazda Tribute, model years 2000 to 2010. 6 of them name the 2003 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2003 Mazda Tribute name most often?

Vehicle Speed Control: 21 of 119 component mentions, or 176.5 per 1,000. For all 2003 vehicles the figure is 45.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Mazda Tribute open?

No. Each of the 6 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.