I went in the store for a few minutes and I can out and the car would not shift into gear at all it shifted out of park and all it did was the shifter just stopped and was loose it would not ingage in another gear
2001 Mazda Tribute body problems
45 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,847. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 45
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 95,847
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body: door19
- Body9
- Body: door: hinge and attachments7
- Frame and members4
- Body: roof and pillars1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mazda Tribute body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Tribute vehicles manufactured May 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
- Risk
- A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7514D.
Recall number 14V174000 · Recall details
What 2001 Mazda Tribute owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Subframe rust,lower arms canot be changed.I was driving and I heard pop and couldn"t keep the car driving straight
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. While the vehicle was undergoing maintenance, the independent mechanic discovered that the subframe was severely rusted and corroded. The vehicle was taken to de paula mazda (799 central ave, albany, ny 12206) who installed a reinforcement cross brace per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v174000 (structure). After the repairs, the vehicle was still unsafe to drive due to the corroded subframe. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the subframe of the vehicle was rusted and corroded, which nearly damaged the lower control arm. The vehicle was taken to jack sweeney mazda in cincinnati, oh where it was diagnosed that the entire subframe would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2014 per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v174000 (structure). The failure mileage was 210,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to be serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v174000 (structure), the technician informed that the rear bolts on the vehicle were rusted and unrepairable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,015.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. While driving 25 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a fire hydrant. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cross member cross brace failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v174000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle was deteriorated. The vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v174000 (structure). The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. While driving at any speed in strong wind conditions, the roof became dented. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and advised the contact to drive with the windows slightly open. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The vehicle that I own has corrosion around the lift gate's rear window hinges and has completely fell off. This is very dangerous as I fear the window will completely fall off. I'm not sure if its ok for the rear lift-gate window hinge to be falling off like that.
I cannot lock the driver side door.
Questions about the 2001 Mazda Tribute body
Does the 2001 Mazda Tribute have body problems?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the body of the 2001 Mazda Tribute, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Mazda Tribute body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,847 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mazda Tribute body?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V174000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mazda Tribute have the most body problems?
The Mazda Tribute model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (126 complaints), 2001 (45 complaints) and 2004 (45 complaints).
Other 2001 Mazda Tribute problems
Engine 171Electrical 81Transmission 69Locks 59Brakes 56Acceleration 40Steering 35Fuel system 33Visibility 25Airbags 22Suspension 19Tires 11Lights 8Seat belts 8Wheels 3Seats 1
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