Component Record

Mazda Tribute 2003 Latches, Locks and Linkages Problems

3 distinct owners reported a latches, locks and linkages problem on the 2003 Mazda Tribute - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V605000Reported December 23, 2004 - 49,800 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 49,800 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Speed Control40 Brakes37 Air Bags36 Vehicle Structure29 Engine29 Power Train26

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.