2001 Mazda Tribute: airbag warning light

Filed Dec 27, 2012 · Airbags, Seat belts · 160,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the seat belt tensioner needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and the current mileage was 160,000. ..updated 01/14/13 *bf updated 01/18/2013

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Airbags · TN

The air bag light came on. I called mazda to see if there was a recall because I feel this is a safety issue. The light is for the driver position. Mazda (local) states no recall for my SUV but to bring SUV in for a fee to check it out and additional fee if needed. I was advised by mazda north american operations ok to continue to drive but do have it checked out. They are working with me with this issue.

Filed Dec 28, 2009 · Airbags, Seat belts · 90,000 miles · CA

The airbag light comes on and off, mazda says it has something to do with the safety belt pretensioner.

Filed Sep 17, 2005 · Airbags, Seat belts · WA

1. Recall on safety buckle, the federal safety agency # 03v515000. 2. Airbag light continually flashing. Unsafe conditions when driving. 3. Foothills mazda in spokane, wa refuses to replace the buckle assembly stating that the warranty ran out at 50,000 miles. How does a warranty run out on a safety recall? I have tried for nearly a year to have the buckles fixed, but they refuse to do it.

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · NJ

Airbag warning light is constantly on. System has failed frequently and been repaired by dealer, only to fail again several months later.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Airbags · 41,400 miles · MD

My 2001 mazda tribute experience airbag trouble for no apparent reason. The airbag lights will blink 4 times then 7 times tnen will stay on . This problem happens quite a few times in the past.

Filed Jan 30, 2004 · Airbags · MD

Srs indicator has malfunctioned twice. Dealer replaced sensor free of charge. On the third incident, dealer could not duplicate, although the light was on when the vehicle was left with the dealer.

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Airbags · 28,827 miles · NY

The air bag light illuminated on six different occasions. The dealer replaced the seat belt retractor on the driver and passenger side four times. The light continued to illuminate. Please provide further details.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Airbags · 21,712 miles · CA

Air bag light on solid - this has occurred 6 times. The dealer replaced the seat belts and assemblies twice and the other times not able to find the problem they cleared the code.

Filed Oct 6, 2003 · Electrical, Transmission · 29,000 miles · GA

Mazda tirbute esv6 has lost all power under normal driving conditions; no power steering or brakes and all indicator lights came on. Which is very difficult to steer out of oncoming traffic to get out to safety. The mechanic from jim ellis mazda at marietta, ga told that this case already happened twice (one from a different car). In addition, it was reported that the valve gets "carbed up." this occurs when a driver is coasting between accelerating and braking. Also, the transmission and electrical systems are already going haywire on this vehicle with no wipers, airbag light constantly on or blinking, transmission slipping and grinding.

Filed Sep 1, 2002 · Airbags · MD

Airbag SRS system malfunctioned, light stay on after blinking for 4times then 7 times.

Filed Apr 15, 2002 · Electrical · MD

While driving, air bag light illuminated, resulting in engine to stall and shut down. Dealership has been notified.*ak dealer replaced the cut off relay.