2003 Mazda Tribute airbags problems

35 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,000. 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 35
of this car's complaints: 18%
typical mileage: 72,000
crashes: 5
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frontal
5
Frontal: sensor/control module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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175k-200k

200k+

Mazda Tribute airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Mazda Tribute airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 22

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Mazda Tribute owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 7, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · 179,000 miles · IN

Nothing happened. I have been experiencing front end issues for some time now.

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · PA

Every time I start my 2003 mazda tribute and every 30 minutes of operation thereafter, the car makes 5 sets of 5 beeps. An internet search told me that this is because of a malfunctioning instrument panel light to indicate that the airbags are also malfunctioning. A mazda mechanic informed me that this is a chronic problem with my make and model vehicle. And even if I have the very expensive job done to replace the entire airbag system, the replacement parts don't work either. I have owned this vehicle for over 3 years and this has been going on almost the entire time. Mazda needs to provide a good working solution to this problem and soon.

Filed Sep 12, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · CA

Airbags sign active

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Acceleration, Airbags · 135,440 miles · TX

Takata recall, light continues to flash while driving and sitting in park, going down the highway or city streets.driving down the highway the car stopped pulling with traffic speed of 65 MPH had to maneuver off the highway. Wouldn't pull in any gear, shifter only had one gear it would sit in will slide from neutral to drive 2. Cost $224.00 to tow which I had to borrow.

Filed Feb 8, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 104,000 miles · OR

Structure cross bracket for lower control arm. Accelerator cable.cruise control cable throttle body sticks even after the recalls the driver air bag does not work light on dash it's the plug at wire harness master cylinder leaks lose brake fluid engine stalled when on hwy105 was able to get it started again but while turning car started to rough idle and started to die again. Idled to a stop car was shaking and would run. Had to sit around 20 minutes before it would run and stay going. Car has been registered in minnesota and canada both have recalls for this car.

Filed Jun 26, 2016 · Airbags · IL

I start my car up an I see the air bag light flashing

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Airbags · 160,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

Wife had an accisdent with substantial front end damage. No air bags deployed she was injured hit a tree

Filed Feb 24, 2016 · Airbags · NY

2003 mazda tribute both airbags went out.*bf the consumer stated only the passenger air bag was replaced.

Filed Oct 13, 2015 · Airbags · 50,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. While starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that a seat belt connection was repaired to rectify the situation; however, the air bag light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Airbags · NY

2003 mazda tribute. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle airbag issues. *smd the consumer wanted to know if his vehicle was on the recall list.

Questions about the 2003 Mazda Tribute airbags

Does the 2003 Mazda Tribute have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 35 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Mazda Tribute, 18% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2003 Mazda Tribute airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Mazda Tribute airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mazda Tribute have bad airbags?

The Mazda Tribute model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (37 complaints), 2003 (35 complaints) and 2001 (22 complaints).