2001 Mazda Tribute: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 14, 2008 · Electrical · 5 miles · OH

Very rough running motor, loss of power. Replaced egr valve 3 times. Found letter from mazda stating extended warranty on egr valve sensor up to 75k miles. 101,000 on our tribute. Mazda should of recalled the sensor!

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Electrical · UT

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. While driving 45 MPH uphill, the vehicle suddenly lost power. The exterior and interior lights remained illuminated, but there was no engine power. The contact was able to pull off the road. There were no warning lights present. The local mechanic was unable to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to a mazda dealer and they stated that the computer failed and needed to be replaced. The mileage information was unavailable.

Filed Jul 8, 2007 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · FL · 1 injury

2 complaints: I took the car to a mazda dealer 5 times starting back in 2003. 3 times for recalls ,and on each occasion had brought to the attention of the service representative e that the rpms would just all of a sudden go up rapidly, and the only why to stop it was shut it off. Of course this was always while waiting at lights when I would first start the car in the morning but now was at least one week. They put it on the computer back when it first started and said it was the PCM modular. T was also replaced along with the first recall . The car was okay for about 6 months and then started doing it again the same thing, the rpms rapidly came up- this time was already a recall so they fixed it again with another new PCM, but once again it did the same thing after about 8 months. I took it back again with another recall on a different matter, seat belt assembled, and told them the same thing was happening. By this time the warranty was out but because it had been in before for this they were able to get the mazda to cover the part again, $1200. The problem started again and I could not afford to replace this parts again. I didn't think it was diagnosed correctly from the beginning. Now it stalled without warning while I was driving the steering and everything locked because of loss of power this happened on a regular bases. . I have held off on complaining, but this has gotten out of control. I thought maybe I just got a lemon, then I read the other compalints of the same things. I am a single mom and need this fixed for good. I didn't blame the dealer for the car troubles I blamed mazda for a poorly made SUV. I have low mileag eon the car, but I hate driving it for fear of what will happen next.

Filed Sep 1, 2005 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · GA

(1)events leading to failure: during normal driving, pressing the brake pedal, rolling down a window, or using turn signal. (2)failure: engine dies, loss of power steering, power brakes, etc... (3)vehicle has been brought to dealer several times, issue has not been improved/corrected.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Engine · FL

While driving at 45 MPH, for the second time in one week, vehicle lost power. Consumer contacted the dealer. Consumer was told to be bring in the vehicle. However the problem recurred.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Engine · 29,973 miles · PA

2001 mazda tribute v6 4wd (mfg date 06/01). While driving approx. 35 MPH, vehicle lost power from an apparent engine stall. Several dash board lights illuminated with the event occurance, power steering function was lost. Vehicle speed was quickly reducing. Vehicle was pulled into a nearby parking lot. After waiting approx. A minute, engine was restarted as normal. Driving seemed normal for the 2 miles of the trip completion.

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Electrical · 36,500 miles · NY

2001 mazda tribute 4wd dx 4 cyl. Manual transmission. Driving about 30 MPH, starting turn. All power shut off. Lost power steering, instrument panel, engine. Engine restarted from motion of car when car was put back into gear.

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 15, 2003 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · MI

At speeds around 40 to 50 MPH it feels like the transmission is slipping weather I am accelerating or coasting. I also see the tach needle jump around when this happens. The slipping feels like a vibration in the vehicle and there is a lost power. Past this speed range or before it the vehicle operates normally. Dealer could not fix or reproduce the problem.

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 Oct 14, 2002 · Engine · CO

Vehicle is intermittently stalling. At low speeds, under 40 MPH, vehicle will stall while in motion causing loss of power steering and brakes. When vehicle was repaired by dealership resulting in problem happening more frequently than before. Vehicle tends to stall on slight inclines or declines in the road. One stall nearly caused driver to rear end another vehicle due to loss of power brakes. Vehicle is back at dealer for second attempt at repair of problem. Dealership has provided above average customer service while handling problem however repair attempt has only made problem worse. After 1st repair attempt vehicle still stalls and has begun hesitating (nearly stalling) under acceleration. Mr

Filed Oct 3, 2002 · Engine · PA

The engine cut out for no reason while driving, causing sudden loss of power brakes, steering etc. Luckily, no other traffic was on the road or there may have been an accident. This is the second time this problem has occurred on this vehicle. One year ago, the engine stalled while driving while driving down a hill, and a multi-car accident was narrowly avoided at the bottom of the hill. The dealer claims that mazda told them to replace the "pcu" at the time, and then called me back later to confirm this was indeed the fix to this reported nationwide problem. Obviously, since the problem has now re-occurred one year later, mazda's initial fix was wrong and mazda still does not know what is causing this problem. Your website reports numerous similar consumer complaints, which is disturbing. What is the government doing to protect consumers? There should be a forced recall. This is a real safety issue - a downhill stall!!! Must we wait until deaths occur? I would like to hear a response from the federal safety agency. I plan to forward this list of complaints to my congressman. Mr