Mazda Tribute transmission failure 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, 2021 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 100,000 miles · KY · crash

As I am driving the ABS and traction control lights come on and the car will start kicking like something is trying to in gage itself this has caused the transmission to go out so I have had it rebuilt thinking maybe the transmission was bad I have the car back now and the car is doing the same thing as it was doing before transition went out it has done it almost every time I drive it dry pavement city and or country roads worried to drive it now don't want to have to replace transmission again over 3000 dollars to repair any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Filed Jan 3, 2021 · Transmission · 118,100 miles · CA

2008 mazda tribute, all scheduled maintenance done on time. At 118,110 miles transmission went out within a day no warning. The tribute, just started losing power on my way home, then in my driveway would go into any of the automatic gears.

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Steering · 213,000 miles · FL

I was driving my car to the store as I turned a corner a beep went off I looked on my dashboard and saw the wrench light on a few minutes later the beep went off again I felt a tightness in the steering I drove approx 4 more miles to the parking lot reviewed book noticed it said it was a power train issue. I went in store got my groceries came out upon starting car it seemed as if it did not want to steer at all. After a few days leaving it there we got it to the shop they said its a dealer issue we researched the problem called dealer they state the epas system was replaced under recall in 2016 when we took it in for an ignition key problem that we paid close to 500 for I did find the receipt and yes it was replaced then however we had no problems with it it was the ignition switch we took it in for. The dealer states they cant replace again for free they will examine car for 130.00 if we can get it to them 38 miles away. This is the dealer we purchased it from brand new it even had to have a replaced transmission at our cost when the car was only about 7 years old. We maintain the vehicle and I wonder if this replaced epas. Although the receipts doesnt actually say replaced now that I read it it says it was updated to the latest calibration and codes were cleared according to recall 7614e. Now I am hearing it may be 1500 to 2000 to repair ??????? Bad timing for me to need another car. This car has had a lot of problems I wonder now after research if the transmission was a recall as well

Filed Feb 23, 2019 · Transmission · 178,000 miles · CO

My 2008 tribute has had 3 transmissions replaced before the 4th was a brand new transmission that was put in. Last night my tribute was in park and keys out of the ignition and it rolled down my driveway out in to the middle of the road. My husband was able to get out of the way before it ran over him. He pulled it back in the driveway and set the parking brake. It rolled down the driveway again. This death trap of a vehicle is listed in one of the recalls on the shift linkage. My transmissions were replaced in killeen, texas in 2012. The 3rd rebuilt transmission was installed and pulled right back out. That's how the dealership was able to replace it with a brand new one. Last night my husband pulled in forward into are driveway and put the SUV in park, turned it off, and got out of the SUV and went to get a ceiling fan box out of the back and he felt the SUV rolling back on him. He thankfully was able to move to the side as it rolled back out of our driveway to the middle of our street. He got the keys from me and drove it back into our driveway and set the parking break. We walked out front this morning and it rolled back down to the bottom of our driveway. He put chalk blocks behind the tires and set the park back brake again. My husband is an active duty soldier. We bought the SUV while we were stationed at ft. Hood and now we are stationed at ft. Carson in colorado springs, colorado. I'm leaving his contact information for you. I will also include my ring doorbell video from last night. Thank you, [xxx] my husband [xxx] my email ([xx] husband's email [xxx]. Link from ring doorbell : [xxx] VIN # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · SC

While driving at 45 MPH engine speed started to rise. As if transmission had shifted into neutral. I pulled over to the side of the road, and when moving the shift lever to drive nothing happened that is it did not shift into drive. The shift lever moved freely from park to drive but would not shift into drive . It just stayed as it was in neutral. Car at dealer and they tell me $4200.00 to replace the transmission.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle began to lose power and would not respond and then suddenly slammed into gear. The failure recurred intermittently when driving at any speed. In addition, the overdrive warning light flashed when the failure occurred. The dealer replaced the transmission at 21,000 miles in march 2007 however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was in need of a second transmission replacement. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. The contact was awaiting repairs. The current mileage was 46,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 21,000. Updated 12/16/11

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 Feb 28, 2010 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · CA

This complain concerns the powertrain - automatic transmission. The car, was parked during the day in a standard parking spot. When I later tried to back up, it would not go into reverse. It had worked perfectly that morning! The car was brought to a local mechanic. They stated that reverse, drive and second did not function. This is the second transmission which had been installed by this mechanic in this tribute! It had only 39,000 miles. It was installed in 2007. The first transmission failed at 110,000 miles. The mazda corporation would not admit to a problem with their transmissions at the time the second one (a mazda transmission bought directly from a mazda dealer)was installed). The mechanic, in good consciousness, will not replace this a third time. So we are left with a perfectly good body, new tires, and a car that is junk. The mechanic said this transmission is poorly designed. All we can do not is donate it or part it out. We bought the car, used, from carmax in roseville, ca, in 2006.

Filed Oct 2, 2009 · Transmission · 93,732 miles · CA

On july 9, 2007, I paid to have my transmission rebuilt after a transmission failure in our 2001 mazda tribute, (es-v6 4wd), resulted in stranding my wife and young daughter on a busy roadside, 45 miles from home, in san leandro. At the time of the transmission failure the car had 93,782 miles on it. I purchased the mazda new in 2001 from the almaden mazda dealership in san jose. (now capitol mazda). The transmission repair involved towing the car to a shop and rebuilding the automatic transmission. The rebuild included replacing the torque converter, solenoids, direct drum, shell, pistons, and a valve body upgrade among other parts. The repair cost was $3085.00 plus towing charges. The incident also resulted in the loss of use of the car for 1 week. At the time of the failure the car was out of warranty, and I considered myself an unfortunate victim of unusual circumstances. However, since that time I've learned that transmission failures in the 2001 mazda tribute and the cd4e automatic transmission are an all too common occurrence and that my experience is not rare at all. In fact, reports on the internet suggest that the occurrence of similar transmission failures at relatively low mileage, between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, is alarmingly common in the mazda tribute.