2001 Mazda Tribute: brake failure

Filed Sep 12, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · OH · crash · fire · 1 injury

2001 mazda tribute. Consumer states brake failure while driving, causing a crash and vehicle fire *tgw recall # 12v357000 was referenced.

Filed Jul 20, 2012 · Brakes · 157,000 miles · WI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the brakes failed, causing the vehicle to crash into a fence. The vehicle was towed to the owner's home. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 157,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2009 · Acceleration · 120,000 miles · KY

My tribute has started to accelerate by itself. It scares me anymore to drive it. When I start it sometimes the pedal goes straight down by itself and reverse up the motor and just the other day I was slowly backing out of a parking space and when I put my foot on the brake the accelerator pedal went to the floor and jerk me back fast I was lucky I had my foot on the brake. I just pushed the brake to the floor and it stopped . This is happening alot lately and getting worst. My car should not accelerate by itself. Now after reading that there are alot of tribute owners having the same problem I am really scared to drive mine.

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · OH

Was stopped at light when all of a sudden the brakes went down to the floor. Tested brakes when light changed and no brakes at all. Had just recently been driving about 50 miles per hour. Drove very slow into parking space and found out brake hose had broke.

Filed Jan 30, 2009 · Brakes · 122,000 miles · MI

I was driving my 2001 mazda tribute to work on the freeway at 60 MPH. Traffic was slowing ahead and I applied the brakes. A second after the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor and I lost all brake operation. I was able to avoid an accident because I was in the left lane and was able to pull over to the shoulder and downshift the vehicle until it came to a stop. If I was not in the far left or far right I would have rear ended another vehicle at speeds above 50 MPH because I would not have been able to safely veer off the road. I got the vehicle repaired and the front right brake hose burst, causing a total loss of hydraulic pressure. I saved the parts if a review is required.

Filed Aug 1, 2008 · Brakes · 77,900 miles · FL · crash

Brakes failed to stop vehicle within 200ft, started as a regular braking but only slowed, applied full force and held foot pressure. No pulsating and slowed to approximately 5 MPH. Turned car right to avoid car and bumped his right back bumper with my left front bumper. Minimal damage to other vehicle. My bumper has a 3 inch rip in bumper. Road was dry but it acted like the brakes where wet, mazda recalled ABS in march 2007 by the federal safety agency records, I did not receive a recall on this ! Can you help, brake pads replaced approximately 12,000 miles ago.

Filed May 17, 2005 · Engine · 79,580 miles · VA

Dt consumer stated while his wife was driving, the vehicle completely stalled. There were no brakes, the consumer could not get the vehicle out of gear, and she could not activate any safety items on the vehicle. The vehicle had a relay sensor replaced by a local service dealer, they stated they didn't know what was wrong with the vehicle.

Filed Sep 8, 2003 · Electrical · 16,370 miles · NJ

On august 29th, 2003 I was driving in my 2001 mazda tribute. As I slowed down to make a turn, the car suddenly had a total loss of power. I had no steering and no brakes and I was quickly headed into oncoming traffic with no control of the car. Luckily I was able to react in time and pull up the emergency brake. Once I regained my composure, I was able to put the car into neutral and then restart the car. The only time I have driven it since is to take into the dealership. They were very sympathetic to my situation and later advised me that a technical bulletin had been issued for this issue and they were able to fix it. They explained there was no recall issued for this situation. On september 5th, 2003 I called mazda customer care and explained what had happened. They informed me that mazda is aware of the situation and they do not feel it is a safety issue. They also indicated it only happens in less than 1% of all of their vehicles and they did not want to cause "panic" amongst their car owners. I feel I was lucky to escape without injury or without getting into a serious accident. I feel other mazda owners should be aware of this situation. Thank you for your time. Lewis paskin.

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Electrical · WA

All power cuts off when coasting down a hill. Loss of brakes and steering results. This is the second time this has happened.

Filed Mar 20, 2003 · Engine · TN

2001 maxda tribute lx stalls in motion going approximately 45 MPH. Has happened 3 times. Dealer has performed suggested repairs by mazda but problem persist. Mazda dealer is out of ideas. Serious safety hazard to driver and other vehicles around you. Vehicle shuts down completely no power steering no brakes no control. Should be recalled.

Filed Sep 23, 2002 · Engine · GA

Vehicle stalled without warning. No brakes, no steering. Going downhill 35-40 MPH. Ended up going into oncoming traffic until I wrestled car back into lane. 3rd time this has happened. Mazda solutions are unacceptable. Nlm

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Engine · PA

Engine just shuts off when you least expect it as you are driving down the road. This results in a loss of brakes and steering. Very dangerous situation!! I have a fear of driving this SUV. And I wish I could get my money back and get out of this unsafe vehicle.