2001 Mazda Tribute engine problems

Filed Mar 18, 2022 · Engine · 132,923 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling and occasionally while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referenced an unknown recall that had since been expired. The failure mileage was 132,923.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 211,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the cruise control failed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the contact was staying. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. When the vehicle was stopped at a red light, it completely shut off. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 199,900 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and braking for a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated with a rapid increase in engine rpms. After repeated attempts, the vehicle came to a stop. The contact would experience the failure sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was recently repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v357000 (engine and engine cooling, speed control). The malfunction happened after the recall remedy repair was performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 199,900.

Filed Sep 30, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 130,100 miles · FL

The vehicle present several problems when driving,gear shift more than three time and the broken eg valve more than four time, shaking engine, stop and discontinue working,,,,,,,

Filed Mar 15, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · AZ

Keys come out of the ignition when my mazda tribute is not in park. I forgot today that the front rotors are real bad and need replaced and I only have 41140 miles on my 2001 tribute which I bought brand new from the mazda dealer in town. I have to replace the front door handle twice now since it would not open from the inside.

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Engine · 55,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The contact stated the vehicle was parked and shut off for a few hours when it engulfed into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 22, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 124,000 miles · PA

I own a 2001 mazda tribute, which I purchased used in 2007. The vehicle went through six master cylinders within the first few months we owned it. It has been an ok car, but frequently and I mean frequently visits the mechanic to get fixed, whereas my other (foreign-made) vehicle rarely has problems - I will never buy american again! Wednesday evening I picked up my 2001 tribute up at the mechanic from getting four new engine coils which had just been replaced two years previously, which my mechanic says should not have gone bad. Thursday morning I had my two children in the car when I reversed out of my parking spot at a local church when the brake pedal went straight to the floor! The car kept going back and I had to use the emergency break to stop!!!! Luckily I did not hit anything and no one was hurt. I had the truck towed back to the mechanic, which I had just picked it up from (this was the car's 4th visit in two weeks for broken parts). The mechanic said that the front left brake line had ruptured and the right one was cracked, so both were replaced. I am so thankful the brakes hadn't failed minutes later when my family would have been on the interstate!!! No recall has been made by mazda for this problem, but I have seen many similar stories from this vehicle. It is a disgrace and threat to not only the driver and passengers of these vehicles, but to everyone on the road!!! I'm scared to drive my car, not knowing if it will get me home safely or even go. I would never have purchased the car if I could go back and only wish I could purchase something different now.

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Engine · 94,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl-the driver owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The vehicle was parked and shut off when the driver was notified that their garage was on fire. The fire department appeared on the scene and the driver was informed the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and informed the driver that the fire began inside of the engine compartment. The vehicle was destroyed and was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,000. Sm.

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Engine · 115,000 miles · CA · fire

Car was parked in parking lot of my job at 6:30 am. Car was not driven all day. At approximately 2:00pm, smoke was noticed coming out of hood and flaming particles were dropping from engine compartment to ground. Fire developed within hood compartment and spread to the cabin. Car continued to burn until fire department extinguished.