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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  Fun to drive - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By Her truck - November 14 - 2:00 am

  I traded my 99 Ford Expedition for the Tribute.Really fun to drive. Handles great in the snow, better than the Expedition. Much better gas milage. Enough room for a family of 4. Can get many options and accessories without spending lots of money. Great vehicle for the price. Very happy with it so far.

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  Great SUV! - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By Brazmunkee - October 13 - 12:26 am

  I bought this 2003 Tribute for my daughters who are competitive surfers as it has adequate room and a very good reputation. However, I like driving it so much they have to fight me to use it. I LOVE this little vehicle. Its just a blast to drive and it gets GREAT gas mileage. Its not the quality of my 2003 Toyota 4Runner, but its more fun to mess around in and Im not so burdened my the 4Runners weight and size.

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  tribute - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By Don Lewis - October 3 - 2:00 am

  It looks fantastic. Has many features. Great power.

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  better than my 01 - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By Bucky C - September 21 - 10:00 am

  this is my second.Went in for service (sway bar links)and while it was being fixed ended up with a new one. Had a DX V8 4x4 now have the loaded ES 4x4.leather moonroof the works. two years made a nice improvement,plus a better warrantee,was looking into an Explorer but was too pricy.Thought Id give the Tribute one more try.The 01 had 22,000 miles when traded.

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  New 2003 Mazda Tribute - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By avonman - September 2 - 10:00 am

  This is my firstg SUV and I decided on it after extensive research, including Edmunds online owner comments, and test drives of a number of compact SUVs. I love the performance and handling of the car. The six cyl. engine is very peppy. The size of the Tribute is perfect for my needs, which do not include much off-road driving. I paid $500 over the published invoice.

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  Tribute - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By shanelawson1 - August 15 - 10:00 am

  Our Mazda Tribute is an awesome vehicle to drive. We drove over 1500 miles on vacation and the drive was extremely comfortable. The vehicle is a great value for the price.

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  Best in Class - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By cbdupont - August 15 - 10:00 am

  Best value of the small SUVs. Handles more like a car than a truck.

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  Not bad at all - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By abechap - July 14 - 2:00 am

  We bought after test driving a couple of other SUVs. I Went to Mazda by accident, they let me take one home for the weekend. That was it. My wife loved it when she saw it. Great car for that price. Its FUN to drive.

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  Sweet 16 - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By Kara - June 22 - 10:00 am

  For my 16th birthday my father bought me an 02 Mazda brand new. Ive had good experience with this car but some bad including water leak above driver side door, they fixed this and it came back cause they caused another leak. I had to get all the interior padding carpet replaced cause the car was soaked. Also my radio nob fell off like the 2nd week i had it when i was turning it. Other thent that i love it just not yalls dealership i get it fixed at.

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  Great Value - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By akepley - June 11 - 10:00 am

  Never owned a mazda before and have been extremely happy. no issues, maintentance problems, drives smooth, nice interior, equip and knobs very functional. I cheaped out and got the 4 cyl-5spd and the 4 cyl is a bit weak, but fuel econ is great for SUV as i get 25-27 regularly. Very smooth, solid, car like drive. I bought due to the incentives and picked it over the Honda CRX and Honda Pilot. Chose Mazda over Ford due to styling and better warranty.