Overview & Reviews
DX, LX and ES trims carryover, but the V6 is newly limited to LX and ES. If you want to see what's new on the 2003 Tribute, you'll need to look inside. This year, the dashboard is two-tone, and the insert trim is either brushed aluminum (DX and LX) or fake black wood (ES). ES models are equipped with upgraded leather and a cold package that includes heated seats and exterior mirrors. New options include an auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass and a DVD entertainment system. Four new colors round out the changes.
- Roomy and comfortable, peppy V6 engine, great value for the money, drives more like a car than a truck.
- Loud engines, poor fuel economy and range with V6.
User Reviews:
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Great all around car - 2003 Mazda Tribute
By tributefan - April 1 - 10:00 amFirst time in a truck/SUV. Added this car for the stuff I cant do in my accord (hauling stuff, outdoors stuff, etc). handles just like a car but the suspension isnt too soft and reminds you that you still are in a truck (sort of) Handles/takes corners better than my 02 accord. dont notice a difference Engine and tranny is very responsive and
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A Tribute? After 6 months of ownership, - 2003 Mazda Tribute
By Tribute - March 26 - 2:00 amThe overall design is a class look, smooth ride and smooth responsive handling.The Tribute has less of a truck look then its brother the Escape. The Escape seems to have a more rigid supension and is a little more responsive in the steering, which taunts you to play a little harder with the Escape then the Tribute. No problems so far in the first six months of ownership with the Tribute except for a sore elbow from the cheap looking hard plastic interior door panels which need to be upgraded, along with the minor annoyance of wind noise, which is not a problem if you wish to have you music on all the time and loud.
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EXPECTED BETTER - 2003 Mazda Tribute
By JEMII - February 5 - 2:00 amI HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES BEFORE THE PROBLEM COULD BE FIXED. WE HAVE NOT HAD A PROBLEM GETTING THE VEHICLE STARTED SINCE THEN. WE WILL NOW HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK A SECOND TIME FOR A DOOR LOCK PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WILL HAVE TO ORDER THE PART TO DO REPAIR. THE GAS MILEAGE HAS BEEN LOWER THAN POSTED ON THE WINDOW STICKER.
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good vehicle - 2003 Mazda Tribute
By siebers - May 25 - 2:00 amthe construction in and out is fragile. Sheet metal and interior plastic easily marred or bruised
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Hunter Family - 2003 Mazda Tribute
By Greg Hunter SR. - March 7 - 10:00 amThis SUV is down right fun to drive,Enjoy outstanding highway gas mileage,Handles very well in wet wheather,
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Great little SUV - even after 120K! - 2003 Mazda Tribute
By wbzcourt - January 25 - 3:11 pmI am sad to say that I recently totaled my tribute and am now shopping for a new one. I bought my 03 used with 25k miles on it. I was super impressed with its reliability in the 6 years I owned it. Bought new tires once. Major tuneup before a trip at 100k. Other than that - just oil changes. Ran perfectly. It did have some wind noise which was slightly annoying, but certainly tolerable. Other than that, no complaints. It was the perfect size for our family of four..not too big, not too small. Pretty good mpg. And super fun to drive..very peppy lil guy! Ill miss my trib!
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not by choice, but over the miles you go - 2003 Mazda Tribute
By maria12 - January 24 - 10:00 amlike title says this was not by my choice -- i personally liked another products style a lot better but... when "hes" buying cant really complain lol -- this is as stated fun to drive in city and looks nice but is it durable enough with all the leather and luxurys of top of line to stand the tough terrain that i would like to do on weekend getaways????? that is get it home and washed and waxed and detailed before he finds out i was stuck in the mud puddle on top of a mountain? lol time will tell ill let you know lol but yes i like it and get complimented on it a lot -- some even think its a mercedes lol (what will they think of next??? lol )
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Driving an SUV can be FUN - 2003 Mazda Tribute
By Tribute lover - December 23 - 2:00 amI drove 5 other SUVs and this stood out as the overall winner. Some other SUVs did certain things better - but this was the best package. Wind noise does intrude over 40 MPH, but with the radio on it drowns out the outside noise. This SUV really does handles great. My old car was an Acura Integra and I was worried Id be bored in an SUV. This car is fun to drive and it is zippy. It has a smooth ride, and lots of cargo space. You have to test drive this car. I drove it last and bought one that day (after driving the other SUVs for 3 months!).
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So far, so good - 2003 Mazda Tribute
By Elmo60 - November 16 - 10:00 amIve driven Mazdas for years. They tend to be the same quality as other "Japanese" makes and typically much cheaper. I had debated an SUV for some time but just didnt want to pay 35-40K for a truck. I drove the Tribute and got hooked. I absolutely love the thing. I have a ton of room, Its fun to drive, peppy, etc. I read the reviews of other owners and feel bad for them. I expect it will happen to me as well and might lower my current very high opinion of my Tribute. But,til then, zoom-zoom.
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Best small SUV available - 2003 Mazda Tribute
By Kingofposen - October 24 - 10:00 amWe love our Light Tundra ES-V6. Heated Leather, moonroof. Great styling, and handling. Couldnt be happier with our decision to buy a Tribute.
