NHTSA — Structure Problems

3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2003 Mazda Tribute body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2003 Mazda Tribute Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 172021

Tribute

  • 138,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact had taken his vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that there was severe corrosion on the lower control arm. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V174000 (Structure) which he linked to the failure. After performing a VIN search, the contact also discovered that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacture had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

- Shelton, CT, USA

problem #2

Jul 172014

Tribute

  • miles
The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V174000 (structure) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavialbe. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Guadilla, PR, USA

problem #1

Dec 012003

Tribute 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the cargo carrier slid out over the roof, front windshield and hood.

- Cary, MS, USA

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