2002 Mazda Tribute: won't start

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · FL

Mazda tribute died on a busy road during a rainstorm, would not crank, windows and gauges on dash intermittently worked as we waited for a tow -- towed to a shop,engine still won't crank. The local repair shop tech believes it is tsb: 01-047/06. Looking like a $1,200 bill coming (PCM, labor to troubleshoot and repair...and a new battery)..went to mazda and they say the tsb helps a tech troubleshoot a problem.. My question is that if mazda has had enough of these issues to write up a tsb then it must be a widespread issue caused by a mazda design defect, so why is mazda not backing it up and fixing for free as a recall or reimbursing if the fix is performed by an independent repair shop? (the part alone is ~$700)? Need vehicle so having it fixed and will ask for the replaced part (powertrain control module - PCM).

Filed Aug 29, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

Dt: the consumer said that the vehicle stalled while being driven at 25 MPH. The vehicle would not start after that. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the alternator and it still would not start. A mechanic told the consumer that the problem was electrical . The dealer said that the problem was electrical. The manufacturer said that the dealer would be responsible for replacing the alternator. The consumer said that she had to pay for the replacement. The dealer had the vehicle for a week. *ak (12/01/05) the vehicle would make a noise when being driven up to 40 MPH and a loud hissing noise would become noticeable when applying the brakes.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Fuel system, Transmission · 46,550 miles · CA

1). Three recalls on my vehicle: 1st - power train control module re-calibration recall 1904d. 2nd - b4000 dpfe sensor warranty extension program special service program (ssp) 59. 3rd - accelerator cable recall 2704l. Completed all recalls; last on 3/2/05. 2). 2/2005 I started experiencing intermittent problems with my vehicle: - the car stops running usually when slowing down for a stop sign or red light. The car has stopped in the middle of traffic, in the height of rush hour. The car stopped exiting a post office backing up traffic causing motorist to seek another exit. Have had various other stops but have been lucky not to cause any accidents. - the car will not start; usually upon short trips. After waiting 3 - 5 minutes have been able to start the vehicle. Have encountered this numerous times. I limit driving at night due to the unpredictability and lack of confidence in my vehicle. 3) I have had my car service at oakland mazda (510)893-7282 (3/2/05-recall, 4/9/05, 4/19/05, 5/11/05, & 6/20/05) and have discussed the problem with the serv advisor, ken miller & service manager. The dealership informed me they thoroughly checked-out my car each time they serviced it. They have repeated the recall which mostly describes my symptoms (re-calibration recall 1904d) at least twice. They also contacted the mazda headquarters service center for documentation on how to check out my vehicle. I also contacted the mazda customer assistance center at (800)222-5500 in may of 2005, they told me that if necessary they could dispatch a service technician to fly in and repair my vehicle; they also sent a report to the oakland district mgr. I contacted the mazda cust assist center again on 7/14/05 , they told me that they would not be able to help me further with my car problem. 7/15- I contacted the dealership in fremont (where I bought the car) explained my problems and asked if they would consider taking a look at my car but the serv mgr never called me back.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Engine · IL

The federal safety agency recall campaign 04v175000; mazda issued an engine stalling recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but engine would not startr aftere recall repairs.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Electrical · 15,000 miles · KS

Won't start - hard start - clicking noise, tarter replaced - still has hard starts.