2003 Mazda Tribute: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 140,000 miles · CA

I was driving around 50mph and comng up to a stop light, as I began to slow down in the left turning lane for the red light going left, my tribute suddenly stalled.the light then of course turned green and this was not good, cause all the cars coming up from behind me were now intending to no slow down and begin to speed up, to carry on through the very busy intersection. Which almost created a pile up, beginning at my rear bumper, or another sudden collision near by. Luckily all the cars had either swerved around mine, or managed to stop behind me. I then put mine in park and tried to start it, the engine started but I was unable to shift out of park. So I shut it off, put it in neutral and tried starting it, it started and shifted out of park but would not move while in drive. So I tried in one of the lower gears and it very slowly, about 5 MPH began to move, getting me off the major st and on to a side street. I then checked reverse, which worked just fine and allowed me to pull into a nearby store to wait for a tow truck. I put it in park and shut it off, too wait for it to be towed home. The next day I tried to use it, but still nothing in drive, no check engine light and its been parked ever since, about 5 months now.

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA

Car stalled when slowing to stop in left turning lane doing around 45mph, approaching the light in a busy intersection and vehicles approaching mine from behind. It would no longer start in park or move in drive, to get our of the way and off the street I had to wait and the move it in reverse. Got towed home and it still sits.

Filed Mar 27, 2020 · Transmission · 149,374 miles · CA

I was coming up to a stop light and as I slowed down my 03 mazda tribute stalled, leaving me stopped in the middle of 5 lanes. As the light was turning green & the cars nearing my rear, had to swerve around to avoid a collision. I had placed my shifter into park and was able to restart my vehicle, but it still would not move after shifting into d(drive). So I shifted into one of the lower gears, to slowly get off the street and into the nearest parking lot. I parked and shut my vehicle off, made sure all was intact then restarting my vehicle. I shifted into r(reverse) and backed up normally, I then shifted into d(drive) but my car only rolled as though it was in n(neutral). So I shifted into r(reverse), backed directly into my parking space and called my roadside assist. To be towed home.

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 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 Jul 1, 2013 · Transmission · 261,556 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: power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM, PCM) date announced: 4/14/2004 description of recall: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 duratec engines , during deceleration, the engine can stall. Action needed to fix it: dealers will reprogram the power control module (PCM) with the appropriate calibration. The recall began on may 3, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 Apr 6, 2011 · Transmission · 55,913 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was defective and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,913. Updated 5/9/11 *cn the transmission was replaced. Updated 05/16/11

Filed Mar 30, 2011 · Transmission · VA

Vehicle stalls without warning on occasions when I stop at lights or stop signs. It restarts each time. Ii took my car to the dealer. Left it there 3-4 days and the dealer could not explain what is wrong or fix the problem.

Filed Apr 5, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. The contact stated that when driving uphill or approaching a stop sign, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle had been to the dealer several times; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer replaced the battery but to no avail. The contact was able to locate a recall, in which she believed to be directly related to the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v175000: power train: automatic transmission: control module TCM, PCM), however her VIN was not included. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage 82,000. Updated 11/03/10 *bf the consumer also stated the vehicle would stall while backing up, and when it stalled, it couldn't be restarted. Updated 11/04/10

Filed Jul 30, 2008 · Engine · 86,400 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. While driving 40 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel and the vehicle stalled. Immediately after the failure, the vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v175000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM, PCM)). He would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 86,400 and current mileage was 90,000.

Filed May 16, 2006 · Engine · 77,000 miles · GA

Vehicle is sometimes hard to start and it stalls frequently in traffic. A tune-up was done, fuel system parts replaced. Dealer recently reprogrammed the PCM with no change in performance. Near accident this morning with a school bus. Vehicle just cut off as I slowed to make a right turn.