2003 Mazda Tribute body problems

Filed Sep 14, 2021 · Body · 138,000 miles · CT

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Body · PA

During a free, aaa inspection, the auto shop told me that the vehicle is dangeous due to structural damage or body damage. I don't know how long this been a problem

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Body, Brakes · NY

The ABS malfunctioned and the ABS light is on. When I engage the break it makes noise initial before it will start to engage properly, but the ABS light keeps showing steadily. The trunk of the vehicle remains locked and cannot open. The latch is not bad.

Filed Jul 9, 2019 · Body · 146,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulling excessively to the right and made a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side subframe crossmember and engine cradle were corroded through. Also, the front lower control arms mount was detached and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the front driver's side was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 12237710780. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The contact wanted to know why the manufacturer and the federal safety agency did not include his state in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v174000 (structure). The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. *tr

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Body · 221,800 miles · MO

I had a noise begin all of the sudden on the rear right side. Thought it was the muffler or shock and I was correct. Took it to a mazda dealership and they said the body rusted through at the strut tower contact and the shock/strut was completely unattached. It started while I was on the highway. This becomes a dangerous situation and they say they can't do anything about it. This is a manufacturer issue and I attempted to have it fixed. This should be addressed on all these vehicles. I was told I need to go and try to find a body shop see if they can fix this. I find this unacceptable from the manufacturer.

Filed Nov 1, 2017 · Body, Steering · 95,000 miles · MN

While driving my 2003 mazda tribute I heard a few strange sounds. Several times the car suddenly pulled to the right. There was also a sound of something rubbing that got faster and faster as I accelerated. Then when the car pulled suddenly to the right my son and I heard a loud sound. Fortunately, I was fairly close to our mechanic so I slowly drove the car there. Upon inspection the mechanic found the sub frame of my 2003 mazda tribute was completely corroded and is now deemed unsafe to drive. The cost to repair it was estimated at $5,000.00 plus. The car has approximately 95,000 miles on it and has been otherwise a trouble-free vehicle that was routinely maintained. I am very fortunate that my son and I were not injured in an accident caused by the sudden veering of the car ' or by the front end frame completely collapsing from beneath us as we were driving. Mazda issued a recall for this issue (7514d) in may of 2014. The federal safety agency campaign no. Is 14v174000. I entered the VIN no. For my car at safer car.gov and it shows 0 recalls. (we were issued a recall notice for a different problem which we did get corrected by mazda a few years ago.) I was not notified of this recall.

Filed Aug 24, 2017 · Body · 35,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. While driving approximately 20 MPH, a loud booming noise suddenly came from the front of the vehicle and the vehicle abruptly stopped. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front passenger side suspension was severely damaged due to rust and corrosion of the subframe. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v174000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Body · 87,402 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for brake service. The mechanic noticed that the front passenger side subframe corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v174000 (structure); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 87,402. Updated 11/06/17*lj the vehicle was repaired. Updated 09/05/17

Filed May 15, 2017 · Body · 130,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per a recall pertaining to the subframe. While driving, the frame fractured on the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that they were required to perform the recall repair one time. The federal safety agency campaign number was not provided. The failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 07/12/17

Filed May 3, 2017 · Body · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact received a recall repair from the dealer concerning the frame, but the newly designed reinforcement cross-brace failed to support the frame and there was extensive rust and corrosion. The manufacturer was notified that the recall remedy failed to provide a solution, but they provided no assistance. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was unable to be driven. The VIN, the federal safety agency campaign number, and failure mileage were not available.