2001 Mazda Tribute visibility problems

Filed May 14, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 79,000 miles · CA

Drivers side front door handle stopped working, window needs to be down in order to open door. If in an accident or fire driver will need assistance in exiting car. This is proven by all other complaints to be common with this vehicle and in hazardous situations potentially fatal unless government steps in and demands recall. Dealer wants $300.00+ to fix, have already spent $3000.00+ at dealer on computer failures and left side driver door window assembly failure.

Filed Jan 9, 2007 · Visibility · FL

Passenger side interior door handle will not open door. Window must be run down & outside handle used to open. This has been reported to dealer who will repair @ my cost approx. A year ago the door could not be opened at all manually or electronically from the outside only from inside it was repaired by dealer my cost $149.00. Part number ectt-58-412c.

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Visibility · 68,000 miles · TX

Vehicle sunroof failed after approximately 5-6 operations. Vehicle had approximately 68000 miles on 11/30/04 when taken to dealership for repair. Due to the minimal usage prior to failure, it was expected and requested that mazda pick up the repair expense. They diagnosed failure of the motor assembly requiring complete replacement of the system for $1678.00. Mazda has refused to pay for this.

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 Jan 18, 2003 · Visibility · MI

Outside mirror on driver side will vibrate at speeds over 50 on the highways. In bad weather or at night it is hard to tell who and what is coming up the side of the car. This is dangerous condition as it is. Mazda replaced the mirror once and it is still just as bad.

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Visibility · CA

Consumer states that vehicle's windshield wipers on driver side has a blind spot. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

Filed Dec 17, 2002 · Visibility · MI

The exterior driver side mirror vibrates to the point that the reflection is blurry and distorted at speeds of 50 MPH or higher. The mirror has been replaced by the dealership but I still have the same problem. This condition is dangerious in bad weather and needs to be fixed. The dealership has offered no help in fixing this problem nor has support in california.

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.

Filed Apr 18, 2002 · Engine, Visibility · HI

Consumer states while driving without warning the engine light came on and the vehicle stalled resulting in loss of power steering and brakes manufacturer has been notified about problem however found no solution. Nlm dealer replaced PCM and relay. However problem still exist. Dealer will contact service manager to advise consumer of a recall for the windshield wipers that disengages when in use.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Visibility · WA

Windshield wiper assembly - nominally repaired in 2001 recall - failed completely & without warning. Small plastic connector came apart. Wipers were operating, but load was only water - no ice or snow. As close to a serious accident as I would care to come based on a mechanical failure. Talked to mazda, but they would not address failure history of item. They have replaced assembly (again), but no indication this one will work any better!