2003 Mazda Tribute electrical problems

Filed Jul 13, 2019 · Electrical · 180 miles · MN

While I was driving the car just shut off. I was told it was the battery and alternator. So I had them replaced. The car ran for aboutv10 minutrs and just shut off. While at the machanics he said that the wire harnesa is melting amd that I got lucky not to have a fire. The ABS light goae off and on to. I called about a recall I saw in 2007 about the wire harness and they are telling me it is fixes. I have proof it is melted and. Would like my car fixed under the recall.

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 Sep 25, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 58,899 miles · NY

Tl* the contact's son owns a 2003 mazda tribute. While the contact's son was driving at an unknown speed, the ABS indicator illuminated. While the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to island mazda (1580 hylan blvd, staten island, ny 10305 (844) 667-0618) where it was diagnosed that the ABS module's electrical wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v157000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the dealer stated that the recall was closed on february 8, 2008. The manufacturer was notified at 800‑222‑5500, but the contact was unable to speak with a representative. The approximate failure mileage was 58,899.

Filed Feb 23, 2016 · Electrical · 114,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The engine started to hesitate and the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact waited a few minutes to restart the vehicle and it performed normally. The vehicle was taken to auto zone to get the failure codes. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Electrical, Suspension · 98,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. The diagnostic results were unknown. The failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the lower control arm and the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact recieved notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v174000 (structure), which stated that the lower control arm could detach and cause a loss of steering control. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and informed them of the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and became inoperable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Electrical · 147,000 miles · OK · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle for 15 minutes, she drove it into a drive way and after shifting into park the brake light illuminated. The contact stated that she shifted into drive and back to park to see if the vehicle would reset itself but the ABS light illuminated for 3 seconds and shut off. The contact turned the vehicle off and exit the vehicle. The contact stated that about an hour and a half later, she was informed that the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. The fire department filed a report and stated that the fire was mechanical and confirmed that the vehicle had been on fire for a least an hour. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was 147,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 112,345 miles · FL

Every time it rains really hard or there's flooding in the streets the car starts showing the battery light like it is going to die on me and as a precaution I try to pull out of the street to any place and while turning the steering wheel the car looses power and the wheels won't turn. Driving no more than 5mph while slowing down from a normal 35mph without warning my engine shut off and I lost power to my steering wheel and brakes. I was able to get the car to off the road after applying all my weight to the brakes and steering wheel. I missed an oncoming car and a tree by an inch. I decided to do some online research and it seems I am not the only one with this problem with a mazda tribute 2003. I am very worried because it hurricane season here in fl and the rain is not something I can predict, besides it seems absurd that I would even have to watch the weather to see if I should or not drive the car. This is an accident waiting to happen!! I drive my 2 year old every day and it is not right that mazda would have cars with this issues out in the street. If feels like by signing a purchase contract on it. I had signed a death with it. Please do something. I haven't found that there is a recall for this issue.

Filed Apr 17, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · OR · fire

My 2003 mazda tribute was recalled in may 2007 for ABS voluntary safety recall. I took it in that same month and the dealer determined module connector did not need to be replaced. On march 15, 2012 ABS light came on for no reason and stayed on for an hour. Took it to have it checked on march 17, code could not be determined. Upon inspection everything looked fine. I was instructed to take it to the dealership should the ABS light come on again. Two days later, on march 19, 2012 I had been at work for an hour with my car parked when I was notified that my car was on fire. The car was totaled due to the fire. According to the recall of may 2007, an electrical short could cause an ABS malfunction which would illuminate the ABS light and could result in "burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. This could occur either when the vehicle ignition switch is in the off position or while the vehicle is being operated." my car was off when this occurred. I believe that had the module connector been replaced in 2007 when I took it in under the safety recall, this fire wouldn't have occurred.

Filed Aug 22, 2011 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would start after being jump started but the failure would recur immediately after. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that he had to replaced the same parts twice before. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Electrical · 71,000 miles · FL · fire

2003 mazda tribute caught on fire while parked in front of house. It had not been driven since the night before. Damage was limited to engine compartment. It appeared to have originated from the anti-lock braking electonic control module directly below the power steering reservoir. The car horn/alarm started beeping, and owner of car responded to see smoke coming from the hood. Owner opened the hood and observed fire from the electrical components. The fire department was immediately called.