2002 Mazda Tribute transmission problems

Filed Nov 22, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · 162,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was shifting erratically and made an abnormal rumbling sound. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond and was jerking upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact who is an independent mechanic had replaced the transmission speed sensor, the transmission shift position sensor, the vehicle speed sensor, the shift solenoid block, the transmission fluid, the transmission clutch solenoid, and the wheel speed sensor; however, the failure persisted. The contact used an OBD scanner and retrieved DTC codes indicating that the ABS wiring was overheating. The contact later became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V016000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer bypassed the ABS module. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH to the residence after the repair, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the recall repair did not involve bypassing the ABS module. The dealer was contacted, but no further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and several cases were opened; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2021 · Transmission · 230,000 miles · ID · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, a pop noise was heard, the vehicle had unintended acceleration; the engine revved and sped up to 80 - 90 mph, inadvertently, and the brakes failed to engage after the contact had depressed with both feet on the brake pedal. The contact made a turn into a park and the vehicle slid, then crashed into a tree. There was smoke coming from under the hood and the contact turned off the vehicle before exiting and walking until she got assistance from a bystander, who called the police. A police report was filed. The contact did not receive medical attention at the scene but later went to the emergency room for injuries sustained with six broken ribs. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Filed May 30, 2015 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · VA

While driving 45 rush hour traffic the shifter cable broke

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · CA

Have owned this car for 2 years, come april 2015. 8 months of those 2 years it has been sitting in the drive way broke down.was out of town when I felt the transmission slip and decrease in acceleration while I was on the freeway home. I had to get off on the nearest exit with my 1yr old daughter in the back, and there was a stop light from the off ramp to the road, it was red when I got off so of course I had to stop. Well the light turned green and my car would not accelerate it jerked like the gears were trying to shift but could not. I had to get off in reverse and wait 4 hours for a tow truck. We were 128 miles from home. I have not been able to fix it, still unfortunately still paying on it. I know there have been recalls made in april of 2004 for this model car. I just want to know if mine falls under that recall and I'm I eligible even though I am the second owner.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA · crash

2002 mazda tribute. Consumer writes in regards to accident she had in 2004 due to sudden acceleration. *tgw not knowing there was a problem with the vehicle, she put the vehicle in reverse, and consequently, she hit a pole in her driveway. The right front bumper, fender, fog light and windshield wiper fluid were damaged. After the accident, the consumer received a recall notice, regarding rapid acceleration. The consumer also stated the transmission was defective and had to be replaced.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Transmission · 4 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the transmission had become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure did not offer any assistance and referred her to the dealer. The failure mileage was 4 and the current mileage was 86,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Transmission · 10,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mazda tribute. While the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine completely stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and continued traveling. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed the contact that the failure was related to the power control module. The vehicle was repaired under the service warranty. The same failure reoccurred four to five years after the replacement of the power control module. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v175000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module TCM, PCM). The contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer to determine whether the VIN was included in the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint.the failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2008 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · MI

While driving 45 and going to 55 there is a knocking in the overdrive. This occurs all the time now trans fluid is full and clean.

Filed Jan 24, 2008 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda tribute. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and was towed to the nearest dealer. The dealer stated that a new transmission was needed. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2007 · Transmission · 38,000 miles · MD

I purchased a madza tribute in 2003. I began to hear a faint noise when driving. I began to hear the noise a little more. I took my car to the madza dealer on auth way and they could not dulpicate the problem. I took my car back 2 times before my warranty ran out about the noise/grinding when I press on the accelerator. I even took it back for the same noise even after my warranty ran out to be told that they could not do anything about it because they did not hear it. Well, now I'm having to pay for a new transmission. When I took the car in after talking with madza the tech was able to dulpicate the problem and stated that they should have been able to the same. Because my warranty has ran out, madza will not help me in any way. My car was purchased with 16 or 19 miles on it. It should not have making that noise. The same day, a lady came in with the same problem with her new 2007 madza. Same symtoms that I tried to relay to the dealer when I first purchased my car. The dealer opened her an "open ticket" for her new car in case something happens down the road. As far as I'm concerned madza failed to assist me in any way when I was under warranty. It has cost me time and frustration to even deal with madza and their staff. I am seeking legal advise in this matter. I have witnesses who will state in a court of law that this problem has been going on a long time and now it is worst because madza failed to properly diagnose the problem which has lead me to have to pay for a rebuilt transmission . It is not fair. It has taken me almost 4 years and this has now come to a head. If they would have done what they were suppose to do then I bought the car we would not be having this conversation. The dealer on auth road lied and said that I had never brought my car in during my warranty for anything. That's a lie. I have the papers to prove it.