Mazda Tribute wipers problems

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 65,000 miles · AK

My battery began being drained for no apparent reason. I bought a new battery but it didn't solve the problem. When it is cold I have to have my car jumped to start most of the time. I sat in the car listening to the radio for about 15 minutes this summer and then found the battery was dead. The rear wiper stopped working and my back up lights stopped working about a year ago. Also the driver's side door would not unlock with the remote. I did have a remote start installed shortly after I purchased my car and it has been checked out and is not the source of the problem. Although not life threatening is extremely frustrating to have to continually find jumps and help in order to drive my car. Not having back up lights may lead to an accident eventually.

Filed Dec 14, 2013 · Visibility · 63,000 miles · IN · 1 injury

I closed the rear liftgate and the rear glass shattered everywhere. Nothing was in the back and nothing touched the glass, it just shattered nigh spontaneously. It was 21 degrees outside at the time. The vehicle had the rear wiper motor mounted to the glass like in the similar 2010 ford escape and mercury mariner see http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm17844975/incla-pe11016-3909.pdf. The shards of glass resulted in cuts on my hands.

Filed Jun 25, 2013 · Visibility · 261,548 miles · GA

On may 11, 2013 my windshield wipers stop working during rainy storming day. At first the wipers slowed down and would move every 5 to 10 minutes; thus, they stopped completely. I had a hour and half commute home before I could park the vehicle. Thinking that it was the wiper that need to be replaced, I had a mechanic to look at it; however, it was discovered that the windshield wiper linkage was broken in half. I called mazda about the recall on it the item and was told that the recall does not apply to my VIN number. Mazda will not repair the problem. The recall was for 2003 mazda tribute however mazda states that it does not apply to my 2003 VIN number. Please assist. Item affected: visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages date announced: 11/29/2000 description of recall: vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The windshield wiper linkage can disengage due to a broken ball socket. Action needed to fix it: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper module.01.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · CA · crash

2002 mazda tribute. Consumer writes in regards to accident she had in 2004 due to sudden acceleration. *tgw not knowing there was a problem with the vehicle, she put the vehicle in reverse, and consequently, she hit a pole in her driveway. The right front bumper, fender, fog light and windshield wiper fluid were damaged. After the accident, the consumer received a recall notice, regarding rapid acceleration. The consumer also stated the transmission was defective and had to be replaced.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Body, Brakes · WA

When the brakes of the consumer's 2005 mazda tribute were applied the vehicle pulled to the left or right. *nm there was a rattle on the right side, the drivers mirror vibrated, the temperature sensor in the auto dimming mirror registered incorrectly, the wiper did not have complete contact with the window and there was a rust spot on the inside lip of the moon roof. *sc

Filed Oct 6, 2003 · Electrical, Transmission · 29,000 miles · GA

Mazda tirbute esv6 has lost all power under normal driving conditions; no power steering or brakes and all indicator lights came on. Which is very difficult to steer out of oncoming traffic to get out to safety. The mechanic from jim ellis mazda at marietta, ga told that this case already happened twice (one from a different car). In addition, it was reported that the valve gets "carbed up." this occurs when a driver is coasting between accelerating and braking. Also, the transmission and electrical systems are already going haywire on this vehicle with no wipers, airbag light constantly on or blinking, transmission slipping and grinding.

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Visibility · CA

Consumer states that vehicle's windshield wipers on driver side has a blind spot. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

Filed May 21, 2002 · Visibility · CD

When driving on highway in snowy or rainy weather windshield wipers loses adhesion to windshield, causing wipers to skip over particles on windshield, and making it difficult for driver to see.

Filed Apr 18, 2002 · Engine, Visibility · HI

Consumer states while driving without warning the engine light came on and the vehicle stalled resulting in loss of power steering and brakes manufacturer has been notified about problem however found no solution. Nlm dealer replaced PCM and relay. However problem still exist. Dealer will contact service manager to advise consumer of a recall for the windshield wipers that disengages when in use.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Visibility · WA

Windshield wiper assembly - nominally repaired in 2001 recall - failed completely & without warning. Small plastic connector came apart. Wipers were operating, but load was only water - no ice or snow. As close to a serious accident as I would care to come based on a mechanical failure. Talked to mazda, but they would not address failure history of item. They have replaced assembly (again), but no indication this one will work any better!