Body problems of the 2003 Mazda Tribute

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v174000 (structure). To replace the part, the dealer would need to maneuver other components to access the location necessary to replace the part. Some parts could potentially fracture to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified and provided no solution other than to cover the remedy in the recall repair. The contact had already experienced the subframe cracking due to extensive rust and corrosion shortly after receiving notification of the recall. The dealer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Vehicle has so much frame rot that it will not pass state inspection. 200k miles, unacceptable for a 13 year old car. I purchased brand new in '03 and have always taken steps to get salt, etc. , off the undercarriage.

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. While driving approximately 25 mph over a bump, a loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was noticed that the front subframe exhibited excessive rust and corrosion. In addition, the front passenger side wheel was partially detached from the vehicle due to rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the entire frame on the vehicle was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was deemed as unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel veered to the right causing the vehicle to crash into a curb. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side subframe fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v174000 (structure) but the remedy failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,800.

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. While driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger side subframe disengaged from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the control and subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact was informed by the dealer that the entire front end of the vehicle needed to be replaced due to corrosion. The contact stated that the failure caused more damage to the vehicle that is not covered by NHTSA campaign number: 14v174000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed and repaired the vehicle. The diagnoise of the vehicle and repair was unknown. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the lower arm control and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contanct recieved notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v174000 (structure) that states that the lower arm control can detach causing loss of steering control. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and informed the dealer of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle became inoperable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Gl.

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while traveling 20 mph, the rear of the vehicle was crashed into by another vehicle. Upon impact, the hatch opened inadvertently. The contact sustained neck and back injuries. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v605000 (latches/locks/linkages). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Retaining clip came off of the pin that holds the front driver door in the hinge, causing the door to fall. The pin is inserted from the bottom up rather than from the top down so when the clip came off, the pin fell out.