Mazda Tribute jerking 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 Feb 15, 2023 · Steering · 180,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was shaking uncontrollably. There was a lot of tension in the steering wheel. While driving approximately 45 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel jerked but went in the other direction. While driving at high speeds, the tires were riding roughly. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was due to the brake pads. The contact called the local dealer who informed her about an unknown steering wheel component replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering) but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 71,000 miles · VA

Car will lose power during driving. Engine begins to sputter, which results in a jerking motion of the vehicle. Pressing the gas does nothing. Engine revs according to RPM dial, but car will not accelerate. Rpm dial will continue to show engine revving while idling (after I pull over and put car in park). This has happened twice - 8/22/19 and again 8/27/19. Diagnostic run on car on 8/22/2019 lists no error codes, for me to fix issue. Video taken, but still images wont help.

Filed Feb 19, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 132,382 miles · NJ

Steering wheel violently jerks & vibrates while driving and in idle. Steering column / wheel makes a grinding noise when it jerks & vibrates. Accelerator pedal sticks, especially in colder weather, making it hard to control vehicle...ie accelerating to get onto a highway or even coming out of a side street onto a main road. Recall for electric power assist system was "fixed" by mazda in 2018, but I feel a major problem still exists. This is a dangerous mix for driving safely. I am fearful of driving this vehicle due to the fact that I cannot accelerate properly or hold onto my wheel without it jerking.

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 196,000 miles · FL

Takata recall: the brakes fail when depressed to come to complete stop. The ABS control module failed when needing to stop instantly. As I was driving down the highway and made an instant stop the SUV did not stop right away as it would jerk forward and then swerve before making a stop almost causing lost of control of the vehicle. The engine light stay on because of the gas cap error but the vehicle does not require a gas cap it is a cap-less tank. Causes gas to seep through.

Filed Oct 29, 2017 · Steering · CA

The vehicle was serviced in 2016 as part of the federal safety agency recall #14v282000, but the pcsm software was only updated. No parts were replaced.the first time I noticed the issue again was october 2017. I was stopped at a stoplight, the vehicle was at an idle, and the steering wheel began to jerk back and forth. The steering wheel continues to jerk violently when the vehicle is at an idle. It takes great effort to keep the vehicle straight while driving 25-40 MPH on city streets. It also jerks mildly to moderately while I am driving at various speeds from 25mph on city streets-75mph on the highway or freeway. It jerks most violently when it is at an idle, moderately at 25-45 MPH, and mildly at 50-75 MPH. It jerks when I am driving straight. When the vehicle is in park, it jerks violently, but when the wheel is turned to about the 2 o'clock position it will stop unless it is moved slightly and then it will start jerking again. The vehicle was serviced in 2016 as part of the federal safety agency recall #14v282000, but the pcsm software was only updated. No parts were replaced at that time. The part at fault is a faulty steering torque sensor.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 175,000 miles · OH

The right rear shock tower broke away from the body ,causing the vehicle to jerk hard right ,as I was driving on the highway at about 60 miles per hour,this almost caused an accident, I crossed into the middle lane cutting off the auto in that lane . Had it not been for the driving skills off the other driver and myself there would have been an accident. The shock then tore the inside of the tire up causing a flat. When I called mazda they said it was not a safety issue and had no plans to recall the vehicle for this most common problem.this vehicle has a recall for rust on the front frame mount but not on the rust problems in the rear of the vehicles. I feel they used inferior metal in the entire automobile and should repair this very dangerous problem.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Steering · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v282000 (steering). The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel began to jerk and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Body · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side. In addition, the vehicle jerked to the right. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear shock absorber was rusted and that the vehicle was irreparable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

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.