Without warning my brand new mazda tribute stalled on 5 separate occasions. The power brakes and steering both go out causing it to be extremely difficult to stop and pull off to the side of the road. I have brought my vehicle into the service center two times for the same problem and they tell me that they're pretty sure they have it taken care of this time. The service manager also told me that "mazda is well aware of the problem." mazda is well aware of the problem, however, they are unwilling to recall this vehicle until they find a definate fix. This is a serious safety issue that I believe mazda should take responsiblity for before someone gets seriously injured or killed from their careless ways. Mr
2002 Mazda Tribute engine complaints
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The truck suddenly died out with no warning when owner was driving through toll booth. Please describe details. *mr consumer states that the vehicle stalled again and without warning.ph 09-dec-2002
Vehicle has stalled 4 times at speeds of 15-30 MPH, dealer has been unable to remedy the problem. Mr
Coasting down hill and entering a turn to the left when vehicle stalled, causing reduced steering and braking ability. Having read about this vehicle problem, I was able to quickly put the transmission in neutral and restart the vehicle before an accident happened. Mr
Engine quit with no warning while driving approximately 40 MPH. Was able to restart after pulling over. This is a very dangerous situation for an intermittent engine failure in high traffic situations. Mr
The vehicle has stalled a total of 3 times, the problem has not been remedied.
While at a traffic light, consumer took foot off of the brake to accelerate once the light had changed but to no avail. The vehicle was no longer running. The instrument panel was lit, the cd player was still playing and the air conditioner continued to blow. Consumer thinking too many electrical devices were in use, shut the vehicle off waited and restarted vehicle. This same incident happened again. This time consumer took vehicle for service. There was yet another incident. The vehicle stalled again. This time the steering was far worse than the two previous failures. Consumer wants mazda to repurchase this vehicle. *jlg.
I took my new mazda tribute in 3 times before my second payment was due. On 6/27/02, the engine stalled while driving and I had no brakes or acceleration control. I had to turn the key 3-4 times to get it to start again. On 8/16/02, I took the vehicle in to have the taillights and dashboard lights repaired. On 8/20, the car stalled as I was approaching a major intersection during 5 o'clock traffic. I had to turn the key 4-5 times to get it to start. I am scared to drive this vehicle due to the repetitive safety malfunctions. Stan olsen has told me that it will cost me if I want a different vehicle.
Consumer states that the clock radio will not come on until car has been running for about 20 minutes. System found losing power at audio unit connector yellow with white tracer wire. Dealer replaced bad connection at fuse panel assembly.
Had car less than 2 months, engine has cut out *3* times-no warning.
Engine suddenly stalled while coasting down hill.
Engine has stalled out a total of 3 times. The 1st time was on 6/16/02 after completing a 80 degree turn on a 2 lane road. Had no power brakes or power steering. Was able to make it off the road. Engine started immediately. Very scary experience. The 2nd time was on 7/29/02. Took car to the dealership. They ordered some parts. On 8/14/02 took car back to dealership to replace the engine sensor, air flow sensor, and map sensor. On 8/19/02, the car stalled out for the 3rd time. On 8/20/02, took the car to dealership and picked up a loaner car. As of 9/02/02, I have not heard a word as to when my car will be fixed. According to the dealership, they are waiting for mazda corporation to post new software to correct the stalling problem. Mazda needs to take care of this problem. In the 2001 models, this stalling problem has been going on for almost 2 years. In the 2002 models, it has been almost a year. Mazda needs to recall these cars before someone is seriously injuried or is killed.
While driving engine cut off, causing loss of power brakes, and power steering without any warning.this happened 4 times. On 4th time had an accident. Contacted dealer several times.cause unknown.
On two different occasions while driving 40 MPH engine shut down with no warning. Ricart automotive has worked on truck, checking codes and egr system. Second time they replaced pass air control valve and associated gaskets. *akthe first time the dealer replaced the air control valve. The second incident, the computer was reprogrammed.
The tribute was taken in on 8-22-02 for stalling for the third time since we had bought the car in janurary. This time I even contacted mazda and reported the stalling problem they told me that one of their engineers would get with the service people at the mazda dealer where I had taken it to get it fixed they sent out for 5 new parts and called me and told me that is was fixed we asked it the engineer who was out to look at it could certify that this would fix the problem the engineer could not certify it and we had to pick it up knowing that this could happen again. I am very concerned about putting my son in this car knowing that it stalls with no warning at the speed of 40mph .
Consumer stated the engine has stopped running on 4 separate occasions, when this happens power brakes and steering are no longer operative, the dealer has been unable to rectify the problem.
While driving at 35mph on flat surface and with no warning vehicle will shut off, and will be hard to start back up. Dealer notified.
While driving at 30-40 MPH vehicle shut off, which caused the power steering and brake system to fail. Contacted dealer.*ak
Engine stalled going down slight incline at 30-35 MPH. Lost power steering and power brakes. Narrow road with no place to pull off. Difficulty stopping vehicle safely. Very scary incident. After vehicle stopped put gear shift in park and vehicle restarted without difficulty. Proceeded to destination without further problems. Vehicle currently at dealers for repair. Dealer had advised there were problems with 2001 models but problem was fixed on all 2002 models. Obviously not true in my case!!
Engine stalled on freeway. All electronics including brakes shut down. Unbelievable that a vehicle so new is having this problem. After more research, I'm finding many more people with the same problem. Don't wait until a fatal crash before you fix the problem.
Car stalls out and drivers loses power steering and brakes. Dealer contacted. Factory contacted. Dealer reports factory knows of proble, but does not know what or how to fix. I am concerned about ongoing prpblem and mazda's inability to find a fix. I bought a ynew mazda based on it being a nice product and having a good warranty. Thus far, I am disappointed.
While driving up or down a hill at 40mph vehicle will stall,causing consumer to pull emergency brake in order to stop. Dealer notified.*ak*the first incident happened in january as the vehicle was being test driven.* four incidents have occured with in six months of owning the vehicle. The vehicle stalls out and looses power to the braking and steering components. Mazda cannot pinpoint the cause. The vehicle usually starts up with the exception of the last incident where consumer had to wait 10 min.
Vehicle stalled twice identical to first time. Vehicle stalled while going 45mph down hill without warning before brakes were applied. There was a loss of brakes and steering. Dealer notified. Please provide more information.
Vehicle stalled twice at 40 MPH. Dealer reset idle speed, which did not remedy the problem.*ak
The engine has stalled while driving on 3 different occasions. Power steering and brakes are very diffiicult to use.
Vehicle has stalled 5 times at 30-40 MPH at slight down grades. Dealer could not find a problem with vehicle.
While driving, vehicle experienced total loss of electrical power, resulting in a breakdown. Vehicle had been seen by dealer.*ak dealer checked all grounds, wiring harness to PCM, ecu relay and reprogrammed PCM however problem still exists.
Engine quit running with no warning lights, etc. Restarted with no problem.
Vehicle has stalled out while consumer was driving. Steering wheel locked up, then engine shut down. Consumer has had this problem fixed twice before. *ak stalling of the vehicle caused brake and steering failures. The vehicle stalled several times. Dealer replaced mass air flow sensor and dpfe after third incident, also consumer stated vehicle was pulling to the right, the dealer perfomed an alignment.
While driving at 20-25 MPH and without any warning vehicle stalled out and everything shut down. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find cause of problem.
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