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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  zoom-zoom = fun - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By trwitte - December 22 - 10:00 am

  We bought this vehicle after much research on Edmunds & other sites. Originally purchased to transport our large Rhodesian Ridgeback. However, WE LOVE OUR TRIBUTE! Its fun to drive, turns corners without feeling top- heavy. Test-drove Escape, Honda, Nissan and chose the Mazda Tribute and have not been sorry.

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  Fun - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By Lee in Canada - December 9 - 2:00 am

  We needed a replacement for our minivan. This had the good visibility and enough power to pull a tent trailer. Were thinking about the MPV but its interior was boring. Miss the room of a minivan.

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  transmission trouble 3 times - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By Eileen Kelley - October 24 - 8:03 am

  I love this car but at 22,000 miles the transmission leaked; dealership put in a new transmission. Almost a year to the day the 2nd transmission with only 14,000 miles now has to be replaced again. The dealership is very rude and has an "oh well this happens" attitude. Very frustrating because whats to stop it from happening again next year? Mazda customer service is not much better. Accused me of not taking care of the car. Now the front wheel bearings are to be replaced. Havent had much satisfaction from anyone. Am going to try Attorney Generals office next.

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  Great little suv - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By UPSman63 - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Really have enjoyed this Mazda Tribute..bought in Oct.2001...very peppy engine,stylish,handles like a sports car,seats 4 comfortably,plenty of room for luggage in back and on roof rack..only complaint is I wish it could carry more people..at least sit 6 instead of 5 but that is the only complaint I have..not had any trouble with this vehicle at all! A+++++!

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  Very Good Vehicle - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By LCA - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I have over 15,000 Miles on this vehicle to date no problems only fun

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  Gret SUV - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By Birdman333 - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Looked at over 10 different styles and makes from autos to SUVs. We settled on the Tribute because we were current Mazda owners of a 626 for 16 years and never had a major thig go wrong.

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  Enjoying This SUV - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By Lespoir - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I traded in my 2001 Honda Accord (whick was a wonderful car) for the Tribute as I needed the capacity of a SUV. So far all is good with this vehicle. The only exception is the gas mileage. I get barely 18 miles to the gallon. By the way you did not list 6Cyl 4Wheel Drive when driver wants to put vehicle into 4 wheel drive, otherwise it is front wheel drive.

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  Mazda Tribute LX 2x4 - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By Edskie - October 16 - 10:00 am

  The Mazda Tribute is very fun to drive SUV, it handles more like a sports car then a truck and the engine is powerfull and refined. The styling has a more fun, sporty look to it compared to its Ford Escape counterpart, which by the way is everything the Mazada is except for more truck like styling.

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  A Satisfied Owner - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By MikkiB - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Owning this vehicle has been a really good experience. It has a great turning radius and it drives like a car not a truck.

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  I Love This SUV - 2003 Mazda Tribute
  By vjneighbors - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I love this car! I was drawn to it by the more stylish body lines than other SUVs, but am really happy with the performance and comfort. This is a beautiful, but functional vehicle. It offers a very large cargo area, and it is very easy to unload groceries, equipment, etc. from the rear. Gas mileage isnt the greatest, but the fun of owning and driving this car more than makes up for that. The fold-down seats are really convenient and easy to use.