What kind of reliability does a 2003 Mazda Tribute have?
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2003 Mazda Tribute owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. “Have replaced 3 of 6 coils. They are expensive and fail readily at this age” “Ignition coil wear out issue. Engine would miss on that cylinder under wet or humid conditions”
Why is my Mazda Tribute transmission going bad?
The torque converter went bad on mine at 45,000 miles. At 45 mph the car would shake. Mazda put in a new transmission. They busted an axle while doing it, so it went back to be fixed. A few weeks later transmission fluid started coming out.
Why does my Mazda Tribute shake at 45 mph?
At 45 mph the car would shake. Mazda put in a new transmission. They busted an axle while doing it, so it went back to be fixed. A few weeks later transmission fluid started coming out. I was told the torque converter seal needed to be replaced. I just picked the car up again….today.
When was the Mazda Tribute 4 wheel drive replaced?
I bought my 2001 Tribute June15, 2001, by July 6, 2001 it was in the shop. Apparently there is a very touchy screw on the four wheel drive transmission connection and this one was screwed too tight. It got replaced. The whole four wheel drive! About 6 months later the fuel sensor light went on.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2003 Mazda Tribute owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. “Have replaced 3 of 6 coils. They are expensive and fail readily at this age” “Ignition coil wear out issue. Engine would miss on that cylinder under wet or humid conditions”
The torque converter went bad on mine at 45,000 miles. At 45 mph the car would shake. Mazda put in a new transmission. They busted an axle while doing it, so it went back to be fixed. A few weeks later transmission fluid started coming out.
At 45 mph the car would shake. Mazda put in a new transmission. They busted an axle while doing it, so it went back to be fixed. A few weeks later transmission fluid started coming out. I was told the torque converter seal needed to be replaced. I just picked the car up again….today.
I bought my 2001 Tribute June15, 2001, by July 6, 2001 it was in the shop. Apparently there is a very touchy screw on the four wheel drive transmission connection and this one was screwed too tight. It got replaced. The whole four wheel drive! About 6 months later the fuel sensor light went on.
What kind of spark plug does Mazda Tribute use?
Hi, after I replaced the Spark Plug and PCV valve on my 2001 Mazda Tribute V6 the idle became rough as if it is going to die. I replaced the old spark plugs with Bosch Platinum +4 and a PCV valve I purchaced from Auto Zone.
Is there a problem with my tribute car?
Never had problems with my Tribute until a few months ago when starting it cold, the engine started to lope like it was starved for gas. Gave it gas by keeping foot down on the pedal a bit to keep the idle up and once the vehicle warmed up, everything was fine.
Why does my tribute engine Lope at idle?
Been reading alot about idle problems with cold starts and the possible causes from bad IACV’s to leaking intake gaskets. Never had problems with my Tribute until a few months ago when starting it cold, the engine started to lope like it was starved for gas.