2001 Mazda Tribute: check engine light

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 Jul 1, 2009 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. In june of 2009, the overdrive light illuminated automatically followed by the engine light. The transmission began to overheat as well. The failure occurred without warning. A diagnostic was performed and the contact was informed that the solenoid kit for the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact paid for the repair, but would like the issue investigated because she feels it was due to a safety related defect. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle made a series of grinding noises and the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle stopped accelerating. The vehicle has been to the dealer five times and they claimed to have adjusted the linkage. The current mileage was 90,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · TN

Dealership replaced the automatic transmission on october 14, 2003. An independent shop on march 2004 replaced the engine. Currently, consumer indicated that vehicle was at an independent shop to replace the catalytic converter for a third time . *ak july 2005 the vehicle was taken back to the dealer because the check engine light illuminated.

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Engine, Seat belts · KY

2001 tribute seat belt buckle cover replacement recall i503l.*mr the consumer scheduled an appointment to have two recall done seat bet buckle cover and powertrain control module. The dealer refused to do the recall because the check engine light was on. They offered to repair the problem but refused to do the recall until the repair is done.

Filed Dec 1, 2003 · Engine · 30,000 miles · FL

Vehicle stalls and loses power, and check engine light stays illuminated, since first purchasing vehicle.

Filed Aug 20, 2003 · Electrical · 45 miles · MA

Due to a computer failure, the vehicle shuts itself off while driving. I was told by the service department at quirk mazda in quincy, ma that they have seen "at least a half dozen" of this problem, mazda knows about it, however there has been no recall. I was driving along I-93 in boston at rush hour at approximately 45 MPH when the car died. After a few attempts it started back up but did not register a 'check engine' light on the dashboard. The computer did not detect that there was ever a problem. Quirk mazda's solution was to "reprogram PCM" and install updated software. Luckily I was not only going 45 MPH, or I could have been seriously injured. Please demand that mazda issues a recall for this safety hazard.

Filed Jun 24, 2003 · Electrical · 8,000 miles · MI

Vehicle had a no-start condition 4 times, and a near-stalling condition one time with the check engine light on and the car backfiring and misfiring. All five occurrences were related to a faulty wire/pin in the steering column which kept becoming loose or disconnected. The first three time the vehicle left me stranded, the 4th time it died in the dealers own parking lot after an alleged repair. Vehicle officially became a lemon after the 5th breakdown. All incidents occurred between 6-16 months of ownership. After 25 months of ownership and much hassle and legal involvement, I received a settlement and a buy-back from mazda.

Filed Dec 25, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · 30 miles · TX

Owned my tribute for a year before the problems began. On 3/15/02 I took it in because the low coolant light kept coming on. The dealership couldn't find a problem, but I had them do a 30k mile service and check everything from front to back. Had a rental for two days. On 6/10/02 I took it in because it suddenly started stalling dead at stops and yields. I almost wrecked due to this. Cause: internal failure. The dealership replaced the control unit, idle air valve, coolant fan relay. I had a rental for three days. On 8/5/02 it had to be towed because the ignition switch completely locked up and wouldn't turn. Dealership put in a new ignition switch and cylinder. My keys had to be reprogrammed. I had a rental for two days. On 11/13/02 I took it in because the check engine light kept coming on and the engine did not idle smoothly. The dealership could not duplicate the problem and I used their rental for three days. On 12/24/02 the engine light came back, the engine idled rough and the entire vehicle was visibly shaking. The dealership told me that one of the six coils was bad and needs to be replaced or one wrong spark could ruin the whole engine. Looks like I have the rental for at least a week. It just went over 50k miles, so my basic warranty is up, however the emisions conrol system (engine) is warranted until 80k miles. It seems a shame that mazda would put out such poor quality and problematic vehicles to their loyal customers. Maybe they should add that to their "zoom, zoom" commercials.

Filed Nov 17, 2002 · Engine · KY

Was traveling down a steep, curvey hill at approximately 35-45 MPH when the vehicle stalled. I lost control of the steering as well as the brakes. The engine lights came on. I was meeting a vehicle at the time and luckily missed running into the oncoming vehicle due to incident occuring in a curve. This is the second incident that this has occurred. It has been reported to the dealership and they said that they had never heard of this occuring before now. This is a real safety concern for me and my family. Gg--ky dt

Filed Sep 15, 2002 · Engine, Lights · OH

1. Mositure in passenger side headlight at 10kmi. 2. Coolant indicator light @ 14k mi. 3. Engine light @ 15k mi. 4. Engine shuts down, lose brakes and steering, traveling at 55-60 MPH approaching and slowing down to make a left-hand turn at a slightly downward slope in road. Had to put vehicle in park and restart engine. Could have turned in front of oncoming vehicles and been hit broadside due to loss of all power.ake. Nlm

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Engine, Visibility · MD

When driving at any speed engine cuts off, causing steering and brakes to lock up. Driver has to let vehicle sit a few moments and then restart the ignition. Dealer has seen vehicle several times and cant fix it. *ak consumer stated that automatic windows malfunctioned. Coolant light cames on and dealer determined that there was leak in coolant bottle. The engine light cames on due to exhaust gas recirculation valve failure.