During the recall repairs, it was noted that the cruise control cable was damaged. When I requested that the dealer replace the cable caused by the holding bracket as covered under mazda recall dated 7/12 I was told that they are only replacing the holding bracket and not the cable even though the cable was damaged by the defective holding bracket. So, what good is the recall? I was told it would cost me approximately $100 plus to get it replaced.
2003 Mazda Tribute acceleration complaints
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The first 2 to 4 times the accelerator is used (not pushed hard), the cable sticks. We have to push harder on the pedal, then it suddenly releases. This causes the vehicle to jump in the direction chosen. It is very difficult to smoothly back our of the garage or parking space. Then the accelerator is slow to return to idle. It appears to be the same issue as recall the federal safety agency campaign #04v583000 for 2004 tributes, but our vehicle was built at the end of 2003.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH with the cruise control engaged, she applied the brakes but the vehicle did not decelerate. The contact also stated that the vehicle accelerated when the brake pedal was applied. The contact had to apply repeated pressure to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stop and restarted the vehicle, but the failure continued. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for an inspection and the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
While entering parking space in front of building, accelerator raced, causing vehicle to hit concrete pole in front of building. I have had several instances where the accelerator raced like this; once at a red light, where I hit the vehicle in front of me, and once at a stop sign where fortunately there were no other vehicles around.
Driving 65mph on freeway went to switch lanes and accelerator pedal fell completely to floorboard. Immediately put on emergency flashers and pumped brakes into emergency lane. Upon inspection showed throttle cable just snapped clean.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in neutral, the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and they advised her that the accelerator cable would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v583000(vehicle speed control:cables). The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the vehicle began jerking abnormally. The contact stated that the failure would only occur in cold temperatures and when there was snow on the ground. In addition, the alternator had failed and was replaced three times by the local dealer. The vehicle would also abnormally accelerate and exhibit an unusual increase in engine rpms to 4000. The contact believed the vehicle to be involved in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v583000 (vehicle speed control: cables) and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v157000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in either recall. The vehicle was not. The current mileage was 175,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Mazda 2003 tribute the accelerator pedal has been sticking off and on since march 2009. When the car is going on high speeds, it would not slow down. Have to put in neutral and turn off. Took to mechanic, unhooked cruise and new accelerator cable in 2009. No changes. Traded car in for a honda in january, 2010. Mazda would not do anything.
Sticky accelerator sticks when gas pedal is pressed (from a full stop). Stickiness increases with colder weather. Causes a lurching action even when adding minimal pressure on the accelerator pedal. I'm worried that if the problem persists or gets worse with the colder weather, it may cause whiplash to any children riding in my car. Or worse - lurching into the garage and causing damage to my home. Or lurching in a parking lot and hitting a pedestrian/child. I have researched this in several auto forums and this has been an issue with far more consumers than mazda is willing to acknowledge. It is a serious issue. If toyota can address a sticky accelerator problem, why can't mazda do the same? Our lives, as well as innocent bystanders, are in danger!
Vehicle is a 2003 mazda tribute, which had a recall 04v583000 for vehicle speed control cables. Was told this recall was fixed on 8/11/2005. This vehicle has horrible issues with sudden acceleration while driving down the highway, it will not slow down, the accelerator is stuck wide open and braking will not slow the vehicle down. These incidents happen at least three times a week, and at various speeds (25 MPH-55mph), it can suddenly be driving down the road up to 85 and 90 MPH. Happens both in rural and city driving. Was told by mazda dealer recall is closed and will not consider this as anything to do with the recall. There were two recalls on this vehicle for this issue, and I feel this issue is still related to the same problem. The incident is ongoing and has been since february, 2009.
I have a 2003 mazda tribute dx with a 4cylinder engine and a 5 speed transmission. The engine will surge when the accelerator is not pressed additionally the engine surges when the clutch is pressed. After cleaning the throttle body the problem still remained. Further troubleshooting revealed the accelerator cable sticks. While searching for an accelerator cable online I found a recall here but apparently it does not apply to the 4 cylinder.
Bought mazda tribute 2003 from carmax on 06/26/08. Mother was driving truck w/my daughter (6), when the brakes failed and collided w/van in front of her. Two hrs after the accident, took the truck to the local carmax. Explained to them what happened and asked were there any recalls on the truck. The lady in the service department said she did not know and gave me the toll free number to mazda. I called from their facility and found out that there was an open recall for the ABS module. I explained that to the service person. The manager came out to speak with me and said that I would have to take it to my insurance company. Because I had geico insurance, the manager said that there was an adjuster across the street from their bldg. By this time it was 17:45. I rented a vehicle to get my family home and called the carmax that I purchased the car from. I spoke with laurie doolittle, the manager of carmax in charlottesville, virginia, she advised me there was nothing that she could do but she would check with someone higher than her. She called me back around 1805 and said that it is unfortunate what happened, however "the ABS module has nothing to do with the being drivable". I was in shock. Me and my family could have been killed! We only had the truck 5 days! I called that morning before accident to get a 2004 mazda tribute with lower miles and lower price transferred in to the carmax in charlottesville! After several calls to carmax's customer svc (headqrtr) repeatedly hearing that I was at fault for the accident because I did not register the vehicle with mazda. Went to chville carmax to speak w/laurie doolittle in person. I asked her to rebuy the car. Laurie said no. I had an application from consumer affairs and started to fill in the blanks and noted the time and date of the request to rebuy the car due to the recalls that were on my VIN. (07/07/08 time 17:05) today 07/08/08, geico still working on it!
Dt*: the contact stated while driving about 30 MPH, with accelerator pressure applied, the accelerator pedal pulled to the floor without warning. The vehicle accelerated at a high speed onto the highway. The contact attempted to disengage the accelerator pedal by pumping the pedal several times without success. The vehicle slowly responded to brake pressure and the vehicle was placed in park. While parked, the engine revved until the ignition was turned off. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the casing on the cruise control cracked which caused the cruise control cable to stick, although the cruise control was not engaged at that time. The dealer replaced the cruise control casing and cables which corrected the problem. The valve cover and gasket were replaced. Updated 07/07/06
Dt*: the contact stated while the cruise control is engaged, if the accelerator is gently applied the pedal pulled down to the floor. The vehicle suddenly lurched forward. The contact pulled over and placed the vehicle in neutral. With the acceleration subdued, the engine was turned off and on, but the accelerator pedal remained on the floor. The vehicle was seen by a dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was seen by a secondary dealer. Although the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem as well, the dealer replaced the accelerator cable and cruise control. The vehicle has not been driven to determine if this repair remedied the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving home at 25 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The emergency brake had to be engaged and the keys removed from the ignition before the vehicle stopped. When the vehicle was restarted the engine revved to the maximum rpms. After five minutes the vehicle restarted and it operated normally. After the vehicle was driven home it was towed to the local dealer. When the tow truck operator started the vehicle he experienced the same problem with the engine revving to the maximum rpms. At the dealership the mechanic also observed the engine revving at the highest rpms. This vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency recall campaign 04v583000 concerning the vehicle speed control in march 2005. The contact was concerned that recall repairs did not remedy the problem. The vehicle is currently undergoing diagnostic testing.
Accident involving mazda tribute wherein the accelerator became stuck.*mr the attorney request information on behalf of client who was injured when her vehicle accelerated suddenly. The vehicle was totaled.
While driving the vehicle, the accelerator stuck. The consumer pulled off the road due to heavy fog but the vehicle went into the lake. *nm recall campaign# 04v583000. *sc
I have a 2003 mazda tribute. I received a recall notice in late february just before going on a business trip about an "accelerator cable" problem. Shortly after I returned frommy trip and before I could bring this vehicle to the dealer I experienced this problem while on the highway at 65 MPH !!!!!! It was icy and snowy and in traffic !!! The car would not slow down. I honked the horn, put on flashers and waived people out of my way, got to the side of the road, slammed on the brakes and when I got slow enough, threw it in park and pulled the key. Mazda roadside assistance towed the car, gave me a rental and fixed the problem, but I could have died! This was bad - really bad! I am so thankful that my wife was not driving the car !!!! I understand that since they sent a recall noptice out, they feel there is nothing more that could have been done, but I disagree !!! This is a life-threatening problem! They should call, or do something to make sure that this recall is performed immediately! Failure to do so could result in serious accident or death. Mazda sends out so much mail, that I am worried many persons might disregard and not even know about the recall. Greater efforts should be made to notify tribute owners of the probelm and urge them to get the recall repair performed immediately! I was very very fortunate, but I imagine that others will not be.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle accelerated. As a result, consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. No injuries reported. Consumer stated two weeks later a recall for the accelerator pedal was issued.
Accelerator pedal gets stuck in idle position. By applying force, then accelerator pedal moves but vehicle takes off erratically. It happens when engine is cold and hot.
Accellator pedal is harder to press down, then it was 15,000 miles ago. It does return to a proper idle speed at this time. Per mazda serivce department tech, the throttle body collects a "soot", or oily exhaust over time, causing the throttle body butterfly valve to not move freely. The cause of this condition in mazda tribute and in ford escapes is a poor design of the entrance of exhaust gasses to be reburned. The exhaust gasses are returned just in back of the throttle body, thereby causing the buildup and possible malfunction of the throttle body in the open position. Recall campaign number 04v583000 does not cover this problem, as it covers the vehicle speed control cables.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle commenced to accelerate. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to a service station. While parked and idling the problem recurred. This time the accelerator pedal was down to the floor. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer accelerator assembly burned out and needed to be replaced.
Accelerator pedal is sticky right from the start of depressing the pedal. Once the resistance is overcome the vehicle lurches forward. Dealer claims carbon build up (contamination) on or near the throttle plate is causing initial resistance. Two occurrences (approximately 5,000 and 10,000 miles) have resulted in dealer cleaning area to remove contamination.
When it is cold the accelerator sticks after going about an inch. When the accelerator becomes unlocked it causes the vehicle to lurch forward. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who informed the consumer that there was a carbon buildup on the cable. This incident occurred at least twenty five times. The manufacturer was aware of the problem.
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