At 15,860 (8/31/2001) the transmission was replaced on my 2001 mazda tribute. The transmission is still unstable and hesitates and makes noise. I'm at 58,000 miles and out of warranty. The car was returned once to the dealer and was not fixed. If I take the car back to the dealership, they will charge to look at. I have had numerous problems - including a defective master cylinder, headlamp and other issues and recalls. This is the worst automobile I have ever purchased and I think mazda and it's dealerships no this. I'm very persistant individual and I feel the average person would have had to pay out of pocket for some of the repairs I had done to my mazda tribute.
2001 Mazda Tribute: headlights failing or too dim
6 of the 563 complaints about the 2001 Mazda Tribute describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
- 20081
- 20061
- 20032
- 20025
- 20016
What owners say
The vehicle pulled to the right so severely, that constant attention had to be maintained on the steering wheel.*ak the pull was more severe at higher speeds. The dealer attempted to fix the vehicle 7 times, and they stated the problem was caused by crown of the road or the consumer's tires. Also there was condensation in the headlamp.
The headlight lens cover contained high condensation, the dealer replaced the cover.
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
Water buildup in right (passenger side) headlight with no apparant cracks.
The left headlight has collected moisture since purchasing the vehicle. We have dried it out once only to have it fill with water with one rain shower. The headlight is not cracked or open to view.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Mazda Tribute headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2001 Mazda Tribute?
6 of 563 owner complaints about the 2001 Mazda Tribute (1%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Mazda Tribute?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Mazda Tribute
Stalling 144Door locks 60Loss of power 35Power steering loss 29Fuel smell 28Check engine light 22Brake failure 21Transmission failure 16Airbag light 13Engine failure 12Adaptive cruise 11Fire or smoke 10Wipers 10ABS 9Won't start 9Ball joint 8Hesitation 7No deployment 6Grinding brakes 6Fuel leak 6Seat belt 5
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