2003 Mazda Tribute: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Feb 8, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 104,000 miles · OR

Structure cross bracket for lower control arm. Accelerator cable.cruise control cable throttle body sticks even after the recalls the driver air bag does not work light on dash it's the plug at wire harness master cylinder leaks lose brake fluid engine stalled when on hwy105 was able to get it started again but while turning car started to rough idle and started to die again. Idled to a stop car was shaking and would run. Had to sit around 20 minutes before it would run and stay going. Car has been registered in minnesota and canada both have recalls for this car.

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Engine · 261,552 miles · GA

On june 25, 2013 @ 11:00am I called mazda corporation (reference call number: [xxx]) about recalls associated with my mazda tribute 2003 and was told that the recalls were not assigned to the VIN number of my vehicle. The mazda representative stated that only the seat beat adjustment has been assigned to my vehicle and that I do not qualify for the recall. Mazda will not honor the recall. I bought the tribute in 2010 from a dealership; thus, was not aware of the recalls. I have been having a lot of problems with the vehicle and have spent a lot of money trying to fix it. I have a 13 and 14 year old girls and am a single parent. According to the recall, the vehicle is not safe. I cannot afford right now to purchase another vehicle. I am only asking mazda to honor the recalls. Please see the recall notice below from mazda. Item affected: engine and engine cooling date announced: 7/27/2012 description of recall: mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used. Action needed to fix it: mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on september 13, 2012. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1‑800‑222‑5500, option #6. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 1, 2013 · Acceleration · 261,554 miles · GA

On june 25, 2013 @ 11:00am I called mazda corporation (reference call number:[xxx]) about recalls associated with my mazda tribute 2003 and was told that the recalls were not assigned to the VIN number of my vehicle. The mazda representative stated that only the seat beat adjustment has been assigned to my vehicle and that I do not qualify for the recall. Mazda will not honor the recall. I bought the tribute in 2010 from a dealership; thus, was not aware of the recalls. I have been having a lot of problems with the vehicle and have spent a lot of money trying to fix it. I have a 13 and 14 year old girls and am a single parent. According to the recall, the vehicle is not safe. I cannot afford right now to purchase another vehicle. I am only asking mazda to honor the recalls. Please see the recall notice below from mazda. 2003 mazda tribute recall item affected: vehicle speed control:cables date announced: 7/27/2012 description of recall: mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used. Action needed to fix it: mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on september 13, 2012. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1‑800‑222‑5500, option #6. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 20, 2013 · Acceleration · 94,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced in november 2012 under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v357000 (speed control) however, prior to the repair, the contact had no issues with sudden acceleration. The contact was traveling at an unknown speed with the cruise control activated. The brakes were depressed and the cruise control activation light was turned off however, the vehicle did not decelerate. The contact mentioned that with the brakes still depressed, he was able to move into the emergency lane and stop the vehicle. The engine rpms continued to excessively fluctuate as if the contact was still driving and at rapid speeds. The contact powered the vehicle on and off several times before it would perform normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that the dealer could not duplicate the failure. There were no repairs performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but confirmed that the vehicle could not be repaired because the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact believed that either the recall repair was ineffective or was performed improperly. The failure mileage was 94,500 and the current mileage was 96,400.

Filed Nov 1, 2012 · Acceleration · 102,703 miles · FL

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.

Filed Jul 25, 2012 · Acceleration · OH

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.

Filed Jun 16, 2006 · Acceleration, Engine · 58,000 miles · TX

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

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Acceleration · 61,000 miles · NC

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.