Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12V357000MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS V (Vehicle)21750008/06/2012ODIMazda North American Operations07/27/201207/27/2012
Defect SummaryMazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 engines and speed control. inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. this risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Consequence SummaryA stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryMazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, august 6, 2012. remedy parts are expected to be available in mid-august 2012. until then dealers will disconnect the speed control cable as an interim remedy, if parts are not available at the time of an owner's service appointment. owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
NotesMazda's recall campaign number is 6812g.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
010140108/01/2001627931Subject regarding false low coolant warning lamp illumination.*jg02/27/2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
010170306/27/2003010140110003238False low coolant warning lamp illumination. this may occur when coolant in the tank is at the full mark. *tt10/14/2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
053011/03/200510018245Electric cooling fan assembly. *ts12/19/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
010470611/16/200610020677No start, no crank, or mil illumination with one or more dtc's present. *kb12/20/2006
010160412/14/2005010320510009915Diagnostic tips for troubleshooting coil-on-plug misfire concerns. *tt this bulletin supersedes last issued 5/3/04. *tt11/02/2004
010150407/15/2004010150410007229Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401 and runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy. *tt this bulletin replaces previous bulletin dated 4/26/04. *tt06/04/2004
010050302/07/200310002078Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and/or diagnostic trouble codes p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401 and runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy. *tt08/12/2003
010120304/21/200310001511Tappet (tick) noise from engine. *tt06/04/2003
0101402R12/16/2002010140210000665Intermittent engine quit condition. *tt03/26/2003
01300R08/31/20000101300618125Concerns with vibration from #3 engine mount. *jb04/04/2001
01060006/01/2000614104Subject regarding the cylinder head temperature sensor for 2001 tribute vehicles with 2.0l engines. *tt09/28/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
0101402R09/10/20020101402635764Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0l duratec engine may exhibit an intermittent engine quit condition. *tt10/31/2002
010230208/13/2002635766Some vehcles equipped with a 2.0l engine and a manual transmission may exhibit a rolling idle condition in high ambient temperatures. *tt10/31/2002
010200207/15/2002635042Information regarding loss of power due to speed limiter malfunction.* tt10/17/2002
0102002R08/06/20020102002634451Subject regarding loss of power, 2.0l with vins lower than 4f2 u0 b 1km52163. *slc10/01/2002
010170205/21/2002634458Some vehicles may exhibit hesitation on acceleration immediately after cold start up or during engine warm up between ambient temperatures of 10-32 degrees c. *slc10/01/2002
010140204/29/2002634467Subject regarding intermittent engine quit or idle dip, regarding 3.0 l duratec engines only. *slc10/01/2002
010210208/06/2002634452Some vehicles with a 3.0l engine may exhibit engine pinging during hard acceleration (full throttle) from 4000-5500 rpm while driving at high speed and with low ambient temperature. *slc10/01/2002
010030201/19/20020100401634322Subject regarding recommended engine oil. *slc09/28/2002
01060006/01/2000614103Subject regarding fuel cut rpm specifications (2001 tribute 3.0l). *tt09/28/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
0020410/26/20040020410010540Evaporative emmissions and reciver adapters. *eh11/30/2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
5910/01/200410010625Delta pressure feedback egr (dpfe) sensor warranty extension program. special service program (ssp) 59. *tt12/02/2004
040706/07/2004041710008021Dpfe sensor application revision. parts flash. *tt dpfe sensor warranty extension program - special service program (ssp) 59. *tt07/20/2004

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA02027MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS09/10/200204/15/2004ENGINE STALLING04V175000
 Ford's and mazda's letters to nhtsa dated april 5 and april 9, 2004, state that they will recall model year 2001-03 ford escape and mazda tribute vehicles with the v6 engine built thru september 11, 2002.dealers will adjust engine calibration in the programmable control module (pcm), which in its current setting, can cause the engine to shut down if the vehicle is decelerating at speeds below 40 mph. the engine shuts down due to excessively rich air-fuel mixtures being sent to the engine.when the engine shuts down, drivers may notice a loss of power assist for their steering and brakes. the majority of the complainants have indicated to the agency that the stall is intermittent and can happen more than once.
PE01043MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS12/07/200109/10/2002ENGINE STALLING
 Allege that the engine stalls without warning while driving
EA02027MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS09/10/200204/15/2004ENGINE STALLING04V165000
 Ford's and mazda's letters to nhtsa dated april 5 and april 9, 2004, state that they will recall model year 2001-03 ford escape and mazda tribute vehicles with the v6 engine built thru september 11, 2002.dealers will adjust engine calibration in the programmable control module (pcm), which in its current setting, can cause the engine to shut down if the vehicle is decelerating at speeds below 40 mph. the engine shuts down due to excessively rich air-fuel mixtures being sent to the engine.when the engine shuts down, drivers may notice a loss of power assist for their steering and brakes. the majority of the complainants have indicated to the agency that the stall is intermittent and can happen more than once.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE
07/03/20121301001
 The vehicle present several problems when driving,gear shift more than three time and the broken eg valve more than four time, shaking engine, stop and discontinue working,,,,,,, *tr
07/03/2012130100
 The vehicle present several problems when driving,gear shift more than three time and the broken eg valve more than four time, shaking engine, stop and discontinue working,,,,,,,
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
02/15/2012
 Keys come out of the ignition when my mazda tribute is not in park. i forgot today that the front rotors are real bad and need replaced and i only have 41140 miles on my 2001 tribute which i bought brand new from the mazda dealer in town. i have to replace the front door handle twice now since it would not open from the inside
05/26/201155000
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. the contact stated the vehicle was parked and shut off for a few hours when it engulfed into flames. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. the vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. the failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was unavailable.
09/26/201094000
 Tl-the driver owns a 2001 mazda tribute. the vehicle was parked and shut off when the driver was notified that their garage was on fire. the fire department appeared on the scene and the driver was informed the vehicle was on fire. the fire department extinguished the fire and informed the driver that the fire began inside of the engine compartment. the vehicle was destroyed and was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 94,000. sm.
02/24/20091102341
 While driving and coming to a stop at a red light the car quits and when you first start the car the vehicle runs ruff until it warms up. *tr
06/02/200440000104/01/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. in 2004, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled while driving under 50 mph. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they adjusted the pcm module, which was under a recall. the repair seemed to have corrected the failure; however, four years later, the vehicle is experiencing the same failure. she took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they could not find any failures. the failure could not be diagnosed because it is intermittent. the vehicle is currently at the dealer. the failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 78,000. updated 09/10/08. *lj updated 09/11/08. *jb
03/18/200882000104/20/2004
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment when she turned on the ignition. the passenger compartment became filled with smoke. the contact exited the vehicle. when the smoke finally cleared, the contact raised the hood and discovered extensive damage. they vehicle was towed to a shop, and after two days of inspecting the damage, they believed that two of the injectors were leaking fuel and caused the engine to explode. mazda stated that due to the age of the vehicle and the fact that it was no longer under warranty, nothing could be done. the current and failure mileages were 82,000. updated 05/20/08. *lj
10/19/2002350001402/16/2001
 I have just found this website and realized that an existing problem that i had been complaining about in my car. the dealer claimed the problem didn't exist ,even after the first recall. i brought in to fix. i had no knowledge of the power train recall the manufacturer never informed me of this problem at all nor the dealer. i've been an owner for 6 years. an extended warranty, i am apauled at the way mazda ford dealers handle there customers after repeatedly telling them of this problem. i'd like to know what i'm going to do at this point but to engage a petiton to my friends and family not to buy this product ford mazda. i think this is wrong on your part what can i do about this problem now that it's getting worst . you've put my life and my families life at risk knowing that if my car stalls out while driving which it has already happened on a few occasions. the last incident was coming home from peekskill ny and the car staled on me 6times. please let the dealer know this is a real problem. *nm
11/07/200591161302/03/2001
 Car engine dies when slowing down or stopping at least once a year for last three years. don't remember what they did the first time, second time they replaced the p.c.v and ventilation hose, third time the sensor,en. when i picked up the car the engine still died 6 times when i drove 10 miles home. came close to crashing during a turn. back in the shop as i write. *nm
12/20/20041
 While driving at 45 mph, for the second time in one week, vehicle lost power. consumer contacted the dealer. consumer was told to be bring in the vehicle. however the problem recurred. *ak
10/28/20041
 Consumer received recall 04v175000 concerning vehicle stalling. dealer refused to perform recall repairs. service mamager felipe colunga. *ak
08/20/20044
 Dealership replaced the automatic transmission on october 14, 2003. an independent shop on march 2004 replaced the engine. currently, consumer indicated that vehicle was at an independent shop to replace the catalytic converter for a third time . *ak july 2005 the vehicle was taken back to the dealer because the check engine light illuminated. *nm
05/27/2004560005
 While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide additional information. *la
04/29/2004500001
 When driving at any speed engine produced a thumping noise . dealer could not duplicate the problem. *ak
2
 When driving the vehicle at any speed it stalled. this caused the consumer to drift to the side of the road. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer.*ak
04/14/20045000108/20/2001
 Several times and again yesterday the 2001 mazda tribute v-6 that i own stalled or in other words quit running while going down a steep bridge. i almost got run over by a dump truck that was behind me.*ak
02/23/2004202/08/2002
 My mazda tribute stalled while in operation. the battery was replaced since i believed it was the problem. a week after the battery was replaced the suv stalled again.*ak
10/10/20034822802/09/2001
 Vehicle stalled twice, once while waiting for a red light the other time while driving. the first time this occurred the dealer replaced a sensor, the second time it occurred they said they were not able to determine the problem and were not able to duplicate. i'm very concerned about this problem
10/22/2003450002
 My 2001 tribute has stalled twice in the last yar. it seems to be related to hills. this life threatening situation could result in a crash because power steering fails, and there is no engine power. mazda must recall for this issue before someone is hurt. *ak
09/17/20033
 Vehicle stalled several times without warning while driving. took it to dealer twice and the third time a throttle body was replaced, since it has stalled once. *la
10/18/200248000709/01/2000
 While driving, the engine will cut off causing the vehicle to stall out. this was a result of the main computer failing. the dealer was contacted. this part is on a national back order. mr the dealer imported a computer from canada. after it's installation, the vehicle is operating normally. *jg
11/01/2001409/22/2000
 When driving at any speed engine cuts off, causing steering and brakes to lock up. driver has to let vehicle sit a few moments and then restart the ignition. dealer has seen vehicle several times and cant fix it. *ak consumer stated that automatic windows malfunctioned. coolant light cames on and dealer determined that there was leak in coolant bottle. the engine light cames on due to exhaust gas recirculation valve failure. *yh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
08/20/20041
 Coolant level light kept coming on in the car. had the coolant level sensor replaced at the dealership in which they said they had fixed at least 4 in the same week. should be a recall!*ak
10/20/200319200509/16/2000
 The madza tribute 2001 stalls without warning, at varying speeds. both the brakes and the steering system are inoperable. the car starts again after this occurs. this has happened 5 times! luckily, my son who drives this car hasn't been injured. but what about the next time? what if he is driving on the expressway at 55 or 65 miles an hour? can mazda assure me that he won't be seriously injured or killed? the service department has offered several explanations after verifying that this is a on going problem with this vehicle. we have been told that the air intake valve sticks when carbon builds up on it. now we are told it is a flaw in the computer. clearly there is a serious design flaw which the service departments have been unable to repair. this car is a disaster waiting to happen! how can i possibly allow my son to drive this vehicle?!! *la
05/02/2001101/03/2001
 The coolant indicator lamp illuminated, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found that the coolant sensor was defective, the consumer later found out that the vehicles coolant sensor had aleady been replaced dec 2000 prior to purchase, this information was never disclosed to the consumer. nlm
11/01/2001409/22/2000
 When driving at any speed engine cuts off, causing steering and brakes to lock up. driver has to let vehicle sit a few moments and then restart the ignition. dealer has seen vehicle several times and cant fix it. *ak consumer stated that automatic windows malfunctioned. coolant light cames on and dealer determined that there was leak in coolant bottle. the engine light cames on due to exhaust gas recirculation valve failure. *yh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
06/17/20010
 While driving through a big puddle of water, water was too high and it went into vehicle's air filter and caused hydro locking to engine, causing engine to die. consumer feels like a sports utility vehicle should be able to go through water with out stalling out. there's a recall on ford explorer's engine for fan being too low to the ground. consumer's vehicle engine was made by ford and should be recalled also. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further information. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
10/21/2010124000
 I own a 2001 mazda tribute, which i purchased used in 2007. the vehicle went through six master cylinders within the first few months we owned it. it has been an ok car, but frequently and i mean frequently visits the mechanic to get fixed, whereas my other (foreign-made) vehicle rarely has problems - i will never buy american again! wednesday evening i picked up my 2001 tribute up at the mechanic from getting four new engine coils which had just been replaced two years previously, which my mechanic says should not have gone bad. thursday morning i had my two children in the car when i reversed out of my parking spot at a local church when the brake pedal went straight to the floor! the car kept going back and i had to use the emergency break to stop!!!! luckily i did not hit anything and no one was hurt. i had the truck towed back to the mechanic, which i had just picked it up from (this was the car's 4th visit in two weeks for broken parts). the mechanic said that the front left brake line had ruptured and the right one was cracked, so both were replaced. i am so thankful the brakes hadn't failed minutes later when my family would have been on the interstate!!! no recall has been made by mazda for this problem, but i have seen many similiar stories from this vehicle. it is a disgrace and threat to not only the driver and passengers of these vehicles, but to everyone on the road!!! i'm scared to drive my car, not knowing if it will get me home safely or even go. i would never have purchased the car if i could go back and only wish i could purchase something different now.
04/23/200645000107/12/2005
 While driving on the mass. turnpike on 04/23/06, my vehicle was suddenly engulfed in thick gray smoke. it was determined by my insurance agency that it was a mechanical failure', which resulted in my vehicle needing a new engine. i was unable to pay for a new engine, and was refused any assistance from mazda usa and dealer vehicle was purchased from. vehicle has 45,000 miles on it. *nm
09/24/200647000111/15/2000
 Mazda tribute 2001. while stopped in drive (automatic transmission; cruise control off) with foot on brake, engine suddenly revved to 4000 rpm. had to use hard, full braking plus emergency brake to keep suv from moving forward and hitting car in front of me. in neutral, engine revved at 4000 rpm. turned engine off and restated -- situation has not repeated yet. *nm
11/07/200591185601/11/2001
 On 11/07/05 vehicle was brought in due to stalling when slowing and stopping. the engine sensor was replaced. on 11/08/05 vehicle was bought back still stalling. ac gasket and idle valve were replaced. we were told our engine was damaged and dealer would not fix. the day i picked up the vehicle it stalled at 60 mph. three days later it would not start. brought vehicle to local mechanic, fuel pump had to be replaced. the vehicle is undrivable. this is the second time i have filed a complaint about this vehicle. *jb
06/28/200595000403/13/2002
 The driver side door handle failed, i was trapped inside the car on the driver side. i had to lower the power window, reach outside of the car and open the door. i purchased a handle and paid to have the door handle replaced on 6/29/2005. the passenger side door handle failed , leaving the passenger trapped inside the car on the passenger side. passengers had to lower the power window, reach outside the car and open the door. i purchased a handle and paid to have the door handle replaced on 3/13/2006. recently, every time i crank my car a large cloud of gray smoke comes from the tailpipe. today, 6/16/2006, i went to put the key into the ignition and the key would not go in. after several attempts the key went into the ignition but, the key would not turn. i was unable to start the car. with assistance from a local mechanic, after numerous attempts, the key went in, turned and the car started. it was suggested to me, do not make any stops on the way home that would require turning the car off. once i arrived at home i turned the car off and attempted to start the car again. the key will go in but, after several attempts, the key will not turn to start the car. with the mazda being my only vehicle i feel this is a safety issue for my son and i. while driving the mazda the rear glass on the hatch opened. i pulled over to close the glass and it would not close and latch. with the help of a local mechanic he was able to close and engage the latch on the glass door. we avoid opening the rear glass but on accident the glass door was opened and it was the same scenario. *nm
05/15/200579580111/01/2004
 Dt consumer stated while his wife was driving, the vehicle completely stalled. there were no brakes, the consumer could not get the vehicle out of gear, and she could not activate any safety items on the vehicle. the vehicle had a relay sensor replaced by a local service dealer, they stated they didn't know what was wrong with the vehicle. *jb
08/13/200429212105/01/2001
 While driving 40 - 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle lost steering and braking capability. the consumer had to struggle to maintain control of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a local dealership and they were unable to duplicate the problem . in april 2004, the vehicle was involved in a recall dealing with (pcm) power train control module recalibration. please describe details. *jb. *ak
05/13/20041
 2001 tribute seat belt buckle cover replacement recall i503l.*mr the consumer scheduled an appointment to have two recall done seat bet buckle cover and powertrain control module. the dealer refused to do the recall because the check engine light was on. they offered to repair the problem but refused to do the recall until the repair is done. *nm
03/03/200425000206/09/2001
 Vehicle stalls without notice. on 3-2-04 i took the car to be fixed but the very next day it stalled again. when i called to let the wantagh service dealer know about what happened, they were very nasty and acted as if i were complaining for nothing. they made me feel like it was my problem, i don't know if this is because the car is still under warranty and they are not able to charge for their service. yet, i purchased the extended warranty for 2 extra years, which entitles me to this service. *jb
03/02/200429973107/03/2001
 2001 mazda tribute v6 4wd (mfg date 06/01). while driving approx. 35 mph, vehicle lost power from an apparent engine stall. several dash board lights illuminated with the event occurance, power steering function was lost. vehicle speed was quickly reducing. vehicle was pulled into a nearby parking lot. after waiting approx. a minute, engine was restarted as normal. driving seemed normal for the 2 miles of the trip completion.*ak
02/02/200440306/02/2003
 I have been informed that my 2001 mazda tribute has a various engine parts that are not working properly, casusing it to stall when accelerating. this happened to me on the entrance ramp to the freeway, and i was very nearly rear-ended by a vehicle going between 50-65 mph. i must say, it was one of the scariest events of my life, and i am not at all pleased with the fact that this happened in a car that's barely 3 years old!*ak
01/02/2004577502011/02/2000
 I have a 2001 mazda tribute. recently i started having trouble starting the vehicle. it started but immediately stopped. i had to leave my foot on the gas for awhile before it would respond normally. this problem was completely random, not occurring everyday. the condition increased in frequency and finally my car started to die while i was driving it (if i released the gas for a turn, it would occasionally die). this almost caused a serious accident as i had no steering or braking when the car died. i returned the car to the dealership but they said there were no recall notices. their diagnostic equipment could find no problems, but the manager said this was happening to several early tributes and i should replace the idle air valve. replacing this has fixed the problem but this is a serious defect that needs to be fixed before someone is killed.
12/01/2002300001007/16/2001
 Vehicle stalls and loses power, and check engine light stays illuminated, since first purchasing vehicle.*ak
09/27/200323000104/07/2001
 2001 mazda tribute stalls when coming to a stop. it starts again ok but i have to keep rpm's up to keep the engine running, otherwise it stalls. one failure so far but this seems to be a real problem with the 2001 tribute
270001
 While traveling at 40 mph vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. consumer believed vehicle could have been rear ended.*ak
08/06/20034
 Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified. *ak
08/05/2003
 Engine shuts off without notices while driving. very dangerous. has happened 3 times, each time while driving in traffic and almost had accidents. *nlm
08/01/20031
 Consumer states that while driving at any speed and without warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. dealer notified. *ak
05/01/200178000101/01/2001
 While driving the steering wheel locked up and engine shuts off. the dealer was notified. *ak this problem occurred intermittently and the dealer has not been able to correct the problem. *scc *nlm
07/10/20031
 While traveling on the highway without prior warning vehicle will shut down and restart. *ak
06/27/2003360001
 Engine stalls while driving. dealer notified. *ak
05/25/20032750011/21/2000
 Engine stalls when cold start. *nlm
04/02/2003209/08/2000
 On april 2, 2003 driving in rush hour traffic, my 2001 mazda tribute stalled without warning. i did not have any steering or brake control. this has happened once before approximately. 2 months ago. both times i was going downhill. i have found others who have filed complaints about this same thing. this is a very serious and dangerous issue that mazda needs to address and correct as soon as possible. also the owners of these tribute's need to be compensated for the cost of so called repairs. mine is going to the dealership april 17, 2003 to see if they can find the problem. *jb
03/24/20031
 The vehicle stalled without warning. *jb
03/18/2003307/18/2002
 2001 maxda tribute lx stalls in motion going approximately 45 mph. has happened 3 times. dealer has performed suggested repairs by mazda but problem persist. mazda dealer is out of ideas. serious safety hazard to driver and other vehicles around you. vehicle shuts down completely no power steering no brakes no control. should be recalled. *jb
02/26/200370001
 The vehicle stalled without warning, which occurred when braking and accelerating on roads that contained curves.*jb
02/11/200332665110/10/2000
 The vehicle stalled, which caused consumer to pull over abruptly.*jb
02/06/200312000110/15/2001
 Engine stalled. ph
04/01/200126000210/01/2000
 At 30-50 mph traveling down hill engine stalled twice. consumer lost complete control of the steering which made it difficult to pull over to the side of the road. the engine and oil light was illuminated. dealer was not contacted at the time of this call.ph *tt
09/10/2001
 Vehicle was parked and without prior warning oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. the dealership is aware of the problem.*ak
10/23/2001112/01/2000
 After parking vehicle, heard loud crash. look on ground and found tension pulley and spring fell off vehicle. when started, vehicle could not be driven. contacted dealer and had towed. waiting for parts.. *ak
06/17/20010
 While driving through a big puddle of water, water was too high and it went into vehicle's air filter and caused hydro locking to engine, causing engine to die. consumer feels like a sports utility vehicle should be able to go through water with out stalling out. there's a recall on ford explorer's engine for fan being too low to the ground. consumer's vehicle engine was made by ford and should be recalled also. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further information. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
06/04/200336000108/22/2001
 Mazda tribute 2001 shuts off while driving without warning. this has happened twice and when it does, steering and braking become difficult. i have taken it to the dealership for repair, but they don't know the cause. *jb
08/14/2002510/01/2000
 This is about our 2001 mazda tribute lx , 4x4, v6. our vin. # 4f2yuo8141km11976, but your system is not accepting this number. our tribute has stalled more than 5 times over the last 2 years. we have called the mazda dealer to ask if they have had this problem with other tributes. they claimed they were not aware of that type of problem three occassions between april 2001 and november 2001. something we were doing wrong. august 2002, after another stalling episode we decided it was too dangerous and took the car into the dealership. they then informed us that they had a lot of other 2001 and 2002 tributes with the same problem. they had our tribute at the dealership repair shop for 63 straight days before the mazda h.q. called us from irvine, ca to tell us that our tribute had been repaired and they were sure that it was not going to stall again because they had not had any other tributes that were repair for the stalling problem repeat the problem. about a month later our tribute again stalled exactly as it had done many times before. i was asked to come to the dealership and talk to them about buying the new 2003 model tribute at a reduced price because of our trouble. when we went to the dealer to drive the 2003 model we were told they could not let us drive the new model because it was stalling. dt
202/01/2001
 Was traveling down a steep, curvey hill at approximately 35-45 mph when the vehicle stalled. i lost control of the steering as well as the brakes. the engine lights came on. i was meeting a vehicle at the time and luckily missed running into the oncoming vehicle due to incident occuring in a curve. this is the second incident that this has occurred. it has been reported to the dealership and they said that they had never heard of this occuring before now. this is a real safety concern for me and my family. gg--ky dt
10/03/2002210/01/2000
 The engine cut out for no reason while driving, causing sudden loss of power brakes, steering etc. luckily, no other traffic was on the road or there may have been an accident. this is the second time this problem has occurred on this vehicle. one year ago, the engine stalled while driving while driving down a hill, and a multi-car accident was narrowly avoided at the bottom of the hill. the dealer claims that mazda told them to replace the pcu at the time, and then called me back later to confirm this was indeed the fix to this reported nationwide problem. obviously, since the problem has now re-occurred one year later, mazda's initial fix was wrong and mazda still does not know what is causing this problem. your website reports numerous similar consumer complaints, which is disturbing. what is the government doing to protect consumers? there should be a forced recall. this is a real safety issue - a downhill stall!!! must we wait until deaths occur? i would like to hear a response from nhtsa. i plan to forward this list of complaints to my congressman. mr
10/01/20021011/01/2000
 Vehicle is intermittently stalling. at low speeds, under 40 mph, vehicle will stall while in motion causing loss of power steering and brakes. when vehicle was repaired by dealership resulting in problem happening more frequently than before. vehicle tends to stall on slight inclines or declines in the road. one stall nearly caused driver to rear end another vehicle due to loss of power brakes. vehicle is back at dealer for second attempt at repair of problem. dealership has provided above average customer service while handling problem however repair attempt has only made problem worse. after 1st repair attempt vehicle still stalls and has begun hesitating (nearly stalling) under acceleration. mr
09/21/2002305/01/2001
 Vehicle stalled without warning. no brakes, no steering. going downhill 35-40 mph. ended up going into oncoming traffic until i wrestled car back into lane. 3rd time this has happened. mazda solutions are unacceptable. nlm
09/13/2002102/01/2001
 1. mositure in passenger side headlight at 10kmi. 2. coolant indicator light @ 14k mi. 3. engine light @ 15k mi. 4. engine shuts down, lose brakes and steering, traveling at 55-60 mph approaching and slowing down to make a left-hand turn at a slightly downward slope in road. had to put vehicle in park and restart engine. could have turned in front of oncoming vehicles and been hit broadside due to loss of all power.ake. nlm
07/07/20025009/01/2000
 Vehicle stalls at speeds under 30 mph, with foot off gas, or when idling. stall often occurs during a turn, disabling the power-assisted steering until engine can be restarted. (restart occurs promptly.) five visits to dealer service dept. since 7/12/02 have failed to correct problem. mazda-recommended service on power-train control module was performed, to no apparent effect. related work done on idle, throttle, solenoid. stalling continues. nlm
08/01/2002
 While driving down hill engine will suddenly stall, cause unknown. took vehicle to dealer, dealer reprogramed computer chip. problem keeps reoccurring. please provide any further information.*ak
 Engine just shuts off when you least expect it as you are driving down the road. this results in a loss of brakes and steering. very dangerous situation!! i have a fear of driving this suv. and i wish i could get my money back and get out of this unsafe vehicle.*ak
303/01/2001
 My mazda tribute stalls at high speeds. most recently, going downhill at 45 mph. engine died, battery lights and oil lights turned on... no warning at all. i lost power to the steering wheel and brakes. very dangerous because it happened so suddenly, and there was no safe place to get off the road. this is the third incident with this car, the second stalling. my car only has 21,000 miles.
07/25/2002
 While driving at 35mph on flat surface and with no warning vehicle will shut off, and will be hard to start back up. dealer notified. *ak
08/16/2002210/01/2000
 While driving in traffic, down a slight hill, engine shut off without warning. second time this has happened. first time back in 2001, dealer had for 2 days, unable to find problem or correct. consider this a serious safety hazard. will contact dealer again.*ak
402/16/2001
 The vehicle has stalled several times without warning. the first two times the vehicle stalled while at a stop light. the second two times the vehicle was in motion. neither time did the check engine light illuminate. the vehicle restarts with no problem. consumer called the service department and was informed that there was nothing that could be done if the check engine light did not illuminate. *jg
08/16/20024
 Vehicle would cut off intermittently while driving at normal speed. vehicle been to dealer on four occasions, and unable to duplicate the problem. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
08/02/2002202/27/2001
 While driving at any speed vehicle would shut off, and in doing so brakes and/ or steering did not work. contacted dealer, and the dealer was aware of problem, but only had a temporary solution. *ak consumer smells fuel inside the vehicle and took the vehicle to the dealer four times, but the problem was not found. *yh
09/02/2000609/29/2000
 Vehicle will automatically shut off while the consumer is driving, there is no warning signs regarding that problem. contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything.*ak the dealer informed consumer that mazda knows of the problem, they just dont know what is causing the problem. this defect creates a potentially dangerous situation because the vehicle loses power steering, it must be stopped completely and shifted into park before it can be restarted. *jg
07/22/2002110/01/2000
 Engine stalled in 5:00 p.m. traffic. completely shut down. no brakes and no steering. can't believe i did not get hurt or killed. mazda must make a recall on tribute before someone is killed.*ak
 While driving at any speed and without any indication vehicle would stall. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information.*ak
401/19/2001
 While in motion the vehicle experienced complete system failure. the ignition turns itself off while in motion, thereby rendering steering, brakes and control of the vehicle useless. the dash lights come on indicating all systems are down. mazda is aware of the defect. there have been other complaints. the solution, mazda replaced the ignition switch. the vehicle failed again. mazda canada can offer no explanation for the failure or advise on repair. *jg
03/15/2002
 Vehicle cut off on two occasions while driving 45 mph. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
 Engine periodically shuts down at low rpms. power steering and power brakes fail when engine shuts down and, as a result, the tribute is difficult to steer and stop. shutdowns have happened at least eleven times - always at low rpms (1000 rpm or less). each shut down occurred when i was coasting downhill. generally, i was also braking at the same time. the dealership's service department has been extremely diligent in their efforts but so far mazda has been unable to provide the technical assistance needed to resolve the problem. i bought the tribute in jan 2001 and expericed the first failures before the first 3000 mile servicing. the first dealer resolution attempt was not documented. the technician queried the onboard computer but there was no code indicating any failure. on 4/28/02, after more failures, the problem was diagnosed as a wiring problem and fixed. three more falilures occurred before the tribute reached 6000 miles. the dealer could not duplicate but on 8/8/01 advised mazda. no repairs were made. engine shutdowns continued and on 10/09/01 at 7,639 miles, the dealer removed the bypass air control valve and cleaned the passageway - as advised by mazda technical assistance. the tribute then ran fine for eight months. then in june 2002, the problem reoccurred and the dealer was contacted. dealer still had seen nothing further from mazda concerning resolution of the problem and contacted them once more for assistance. suggestion was to re-program the onboard computer the next time the car is brought in for servicing. this is a dangerous situation and will utlimately result in an accident. so far, shutdowns have occurred while i was in an uncongested area but that is simply luck. mazda and ford have a really dangerous situation that needs immediate attention and resolution. so far i have received nothing from mazda letting me know there is a problem with the tribute. guess they feel it is not a problem as long as it can be ignored.
10/31/2001301/01/2001
 Engine completely shuts off with no warning while driving. you do not realize it has occurred until you notice your power steering has become stiff or you go to accelerate. the problem has occurred three times first time 10/2001, second 11/2001 third 5/2002. each time it occurred within first 30-45 minutes of driving and when the accelerator was not in use.*ak
07/18/2001609/30/2000
 Vehicle stalled, lost all power and almost caused an accident. contacted dealer. cannot duplicate problem.*ak consumer stated the dealer replaced an egr valve and boost sensor, however the vehicle continues to stall, also the check engine light illuminated.*jb
07/10/2002107/01/2001
 Engine stalled while driving at 35mph on city street. was able to restart engine after stopping. dealer reprogrammed engine computer.*ak
01/01/2002605/26/2001
 Vehicle would stall only when driving down hills. vehicle been to dealer and problem reoccurring. *ak the vehicle stalled three times before consumer took to have the vehicle repaired. the technician informed consumer that once the computer was reinstalled or reprogrammed it stuck. no one needing this repair has been back with the same issue. the vehicle stalled, this time on a flat road. consumer took vehicle back and was informed mazda and the dealership would be working on a resolution. the problem could not be duplicated. the problem is still reoccurring. *jg
06/26/2002
 Vehicle started to stall, and could have caused a crash. cause unknown. dealer notified. *ak
01/24/20025
 While driving down a deep hill, engine cuts off.*ak vehicle also failed once on flat surface. *jg
07/04/2002508/01/2001
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
07/03/2002108/01/2001
 While going downhill at appximately 40 mph, engine stalled. lost power brakes and steering. able to stop car safely (barely). taking vehicle to dealer. had initally made an appointment since my engine check light came on 4 days before this stalling incident. i asked the dealer if i should still drive my tribute with the engine check light on, they said it was safe and not to worry. don't know if the two problems are related or not.*ak
05/30/2001304/06/2001
 Vehicle stalls intermittently around 40 mph. vehicle has been taken to dealer 3 times, cannot find cause.*jb
05/02/2002
 Whenever coasting between 30 and 40 mph vehicle shuts off. cause is unknown. please provide any further information.*ak
06/04/2002
 While going 35-40mph down long hill engine quit. steering and brakes failed. consumer doesn't remember if dashboard lights illuminated. vehicle coasted down hill while standing on the brakes to stop. this was the first time vehicle experienced the problem. dealer rplaced bypass air control vavle due to vehicle idling too low. please provide more information.*ak
03/11/2002105/01/2001
 Vehicle will cut off when driving at high speeds. contacted dealer.*ak consumer stated that the dealer claims to have fixed the problem, but will not guarantee it in writing. *yh
05/12/20021
 Descending an over water bridge at 35mph when engine died with no advance warning. lost power steering and power brakes. was able to get the vehicle to the road shoulder without causing an accident. put vehicle back and park and restarted immediately. no recurrence yet. due to be seen at dealer on 23 may 02. research of your data base shows this is not an isolated occurence. no fatalities yet but only a matter of time. can see no evidence in data base that mazda has identified a cause or a fix.*ak
05/05/2002306/01/2001
 Engine stalls while coasting downhill. the incident has occurred 3 times since i have had the vehicle. i am able to restart it after i pull over. i get the battery and engine light on. this last two incidents have almost caused me to be hit from behind.*ak
05/06/2002101/01/2001
 Engine stalled while driving on a major road with heavy traffic.*ak
01/15/2002
 Vehicle has stalled 3 times at different speeds. dealer has replaced sensor.*ak
 While driving engine stalls without warning. has stalled previously. dealer can't indentify cause. please add vin. *ak
11/25/2001207/01/2001
 Engine lost power while driving at about 45 mph. lost power steering and power brakes. was able to get vehicle stopped and engine restarted. this has happened twice.*ak
02/08/2002512/01/2000
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
02/19/2001411/28/2000
 Intermittently vehicle will stall while driving 35-40 mph. vehicle has been into dealer for repaires on 4 occasions, and the problem is reoccurring. *ak *yh
07/01/2001312/01/2000
 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. *tt
04/09/2002107/01/2001
 Tribute stalled on onramp for i495 at american legion bridge in va. speed was approximately 30mph. stalling occurred as onramp turns right and car was extremely difficult to steer to keep on the road and power brakes failed. nearly caused an accident with traffic on i495 travelling 60 - 70 mph. was able to restart car after safely steering and stopping in grass. this condition is extremley dangerous because of loss of steering control and brakes.*ak
708/01/2000
 Engines shuts down while driving. this happens anytime or anywhere. leaving you without brakes or steering. mazda has replaced numerus parts but can never fix this problem. they also state that they can not confirm this but replace parts anyway. this is their way over covering their butts. my wife was almost in an accident when this happened last( its happened over 7 time in 14000 miles). the tribute died and she lost all power and brakes. she had to pull across on coming traffic and in to a parking lot to avoid rear ending another car only to be almost hit crossing the on coming traffic. does someone have to be killed before this is fixed! mazda needs to figure out the problem and solve it rather than making a guess about the problem and replacing parts that aren't broken! this is my 5 mazda and i wont buy another one!*ak
08/10/2001107/01/2001
 I was driving approximately 40 miles per hour when the engine stalled, losing power steering, brakes, and clutch. could not restart, so the dealership picked me up. dealership stated the clip on the clutch had broken. this problem has only happened that one time, however on several other occasions the vehicle's idling has gone crazy and jumped and the vehicle acted as if it were going to cut off. this lasted several minutes and subsided. i was four months pregnant when this occurred and was almost hit by several vehicles because i had not been able to get the vehicle completely off the road. i am now driving around with a six week old child. i bought this vehicle because i thought it would be a safe vehicle for my son. i would like to know that it is!*ak
10/21/2001
 While driving vehicle will stalll and lose all power.took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced a delay chip in fuel pump, but problem still exists.*ak
02/19/2002112/01/2000
 Engine stalled going downhill between 45-50 mph. dash lights came on, no rpms, could not restart while coasting. pulled over to side of road, placed into park and was able to restart vehicle. took it to dealership immediately the next day. *ak
501/01/2001
 Stalling issue, mazda has no fix, safety is at stake, help us!. *ak
01/31/2002104/01/2001
 The engine light came on and the engine stalled, losing control of the steering and the brakes. i had to coast to a stop in the center turning lane. after the vehicle came to a stop, i put the vehicle in park and restarted the car without any problems. if there had not been a turning lane, i would have crashed into the car in front of me. if i had been passing a car at the time, i could have been hit by oncoming traffic. this is the first time this has happened to me, but from researching this problem, it is apparent this is happening to many people. i took the tribute to the dealer and they said this problem was not occuring with my vehicle, but with the 2.0 liter engine tributes. he implied that i might have hit the keys in some way and turn the engine off. i got no satisfaction from the service department, so i had no option but to voice my concern about this safety issue.*ak
11/04/2001108/01/2001
 Engine failed while traveling approximately 35 miles per hour down a curved incline. was able to get vehicle to come to a stop along side of road. turned ignition to off and tried to restart vehicle. would not start. turned ignition to off again and waited a few seconds. vehicle restarted on second attempt.*ak
12/30/20002011/01/2000
 Engine shuts down while in rush hour traffic - same location, same speed - has happened 20+ times. car has been taken to the dealership and i have called several times. dealership does not know how to correct problem. i have almost been involved in a rear-end collision 3 times because of this problem. there are other mazda tributes in my area having the same problem according to the dealership.
06/25/20013
 Engine has stalled three times when driving between 35 and 40 mph, and going downhill on 25-jun-2001, 01-oct-2001, and 30-jan-2002. dealership has examined vehice and replaced air intake manifold which failed to remedy the problem. reference investigation: pe 01-043. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak
10/23/2001104/01/2001
 While slowing to proceed through yield-sign intersection, vehicle stalled while traveling at approx. 5 mph (right-hand turn). power steering, etc. was lost...placed vehicle in neutral and restarted...as though one might stall/restart a manual trans. vehicle (this vehicle is auto trans). on one other similar occasion, vehicle 'almost' stalled in the same fashion while maneuvering through service station islands (3-5 mph)...this time during a left-hand turn. vehicle seemed to lose power streering and 'almost' stall before returning to normal idle speed. *ak
01/01/2002
 When traveling at 30-35 mph vehicle , with out any notice, will shut off completely. consumer will not be able to turn or do anything. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced a part in vehicle, but vehicle was still stalling.*ak
12/05/2001110/01/2001
 Stalling issue while going downhill. *ak
06/23/2001309/01/2000
 I had the tribute to the dealership twice for a so called fix, but i feel the engine shutting off while driving will happen again. the reason i feel this way is, because when it was in the second time for a fix they did the same thing as the first time.*ak
10/21/2001101/01/2001
 My mazda tribute lost power while driving down the road at approximately 35 mph. road was flat and weather was clear. this happened out of the blue and no fix could be found as mazda was not able to replicate the problem. my infant daughter was with me and i am scared of this vehicle now. i feel that owners of these vehicles need to be warned and i wish i could get my money back and get out of this unsafe and potentially life-threatening vehicle.*ak
07/01/20013010/12/2000
 Vehicle will stall when coming to a complete stop while traveling at 5 mph. contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer stated the dealer is unable to find the cause, vehicle stalls in the same spot virtually each time.*slc
10/25/2001311/01/2000
 Car stalled with no warning, leaving driver with no brakes or steering. two times was while slowing down,once while accelerating. dealership has notified mazda, but insists i continue to drive the car until problem is found.*ak
06/01/2001309/01/2000
 While driving at any speed vehicle could just shut down. consumer loses all power, like power steering and abs, and few other items in vehicle.*ak dealer diagnosed for electrical problem, but could not duplicate customer concern. *tt
10/09/2001211/01/2000
 Travelling on major highway at the height of rush hour traffice when vehicle lost all power. could not restart for 10-15 minutes. dealer could not find the problem, so they called in a special technician from mazda who claimed the problem was with the pcm or computer of the vehicle, this part was replaced. the vehicle stalled again 4 days later. funny how there are so many complaints about the exact same problem yet mazda claims to know nothing about the problem! does someone have to die before they will admit that this problem with the tributes is dangerous and potentially deadly?
10/15/2001202/01/2001
 Vehicle stalls at slow speeds, usually below 40 mph. dealer replaced egr sensor. *ak consumer stated that replacing the egr sensor did not correct the problem.*jb
10/15/2001110/01/2000
 I am reporting what i believe to be a new serious safety concern with 2001 mazda tributes. the engine stalled while driving downhill, causing sudden loss of power brakes/steering, and i barely avoided a serious accident as i approached the bottom of the hill. i learned from dealer that i am the 5th customer at their dealership alone to report this problem (downhill stall) and that mazda has no fix yet because the problem is intermittent and mazda has been unable to duplicate. i believe the dealership is doing everything within their power. i am requesting that the government get involved and force mazda headquarters to step up their investigation and issue a warning to consumers before people die.*ak
10/01/20012
 Vehicle has stalled twice unexpectedly while traveling at 35 and 60 mph. dealership has not examined the vehicle to determine a cause for this problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak
11/01/2000
 While driving on surface streets & going slightly downhill, the vehicle stall & stopped. all the dash lights came on. car would not accelarate or brake/stop (going downhill). had to use the emergency brake to stop vehicle. contacted the irvine mazda service dept. & they did diagnostic test on vehicle per mazda tech line. they could not find cause of this but informed that this problem has been reported by other tribute owners. concern was placed to both mazda service dept & they did not care that this problem could cause a major accident if it happened on a highway - they did not care. contacted mazda customer service & they never returned my call. the vehicle accelarates w/ a stall feeling also. *ak
10/11/2001511/01/2000
 The car has stalled 5 times during operation since we purchased it, last time on october 11, 2001. it has stalled on the road and in the middle of intersections. the instrument lights come on, power steering and braking disappears, and we have to turn the key and engage the starter. it does start right back up again. it is at the dealership for the 2nd time, but they cannot find anything wrong with it. mazda has a case open and we have reported conditions surrounding the incidents twice (temperature, amount of fuel, road conditions, etc.).*ak
08/29/20019480112/04/2000
 While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication.*ak *slc
10/03/2001112/01/2000
 Total system failure engine died and all systems shut down. loss of power steering and brakes on onramp. loss of control was very scary on the ramp. luckily not on the interstate at the time. *ak *additional information: consumer states the vehicle stalled again during normal operation on november 2, 2001 while traveling approximately 35 to 40 mph. (entered 11-dec-2001)
07/24/2001301/01/2001
 Our engine just shuts off when you least expect it as you are driving down the road. this results in a loss of brakes and steering. the only way to regain control is to put it in neutral and try to get it started again. per your customer complaint database and other web sites i have researched, there are a lot of tributes and escapes doing this. this is a serious safety problem! how many times does this have to be reported before something is done? mazda continues to make excuses for months now, telling owners, like myself, that they can't duplicate the problem and they can't fix it. they often refuse to give customers copies of repair paperwork when they pick up their vehicle. does someone have to get killed before this is resolved? my husband almost crashed last week going downhill when this happened the last time. do something to help tribute and escape owners!*ak
07/01/2001512/09/2001
 While traveling on a down grade at 35 to 40 mph engine will stall intermittently. dealership has examined vehicle prior to last incident, and replaced eec relay which failed to correct the problem. *ak *et
05/01/20000
 Vehicle will die at high speeds. vehicle was towed to dealer, and it remained at dealer. please provide any further information. *ak
10/03/2001103/22/2001
 While driving at 55 mph, vehicle will suddenly die, it happens right in middle of traffic or on highway, in one situation there was only 2 ways to go, and that was into a ditch or be hit by oncoming traffic, luckily another driver saw consumer coming and cleared the way.*ak consumer stated vehicle can not be restartd.*slc
07/01/2001105/11/2001
 Vehicle will just die at 55 mph. this is very dangerous because steering/electrical system and brakes go out.*ak consumer states that the vehicle can not be restarted after it stalls. *jb
 While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. dealer has been contacted, can't duplicate. please provide further.*ak
11/10/20001010/01/2000
 When coasting down hill at 30-40 mph and slightly appling brakes, engine dies, and the vehicle becomes inoperable. this problem has occurred 10 times, and the vehicle has been in the dealer's shop twice with the problem. the first time, the dealer had not heard of, nor could fix the problem. several months later, the dealer had heard of the problem, but still had no fix. mazda was contacted, knew of the problem, but had not released the fix. i contacted mazda, and was told that both mazda and ford engineers were working on the solution, and the dealers would be notified of the fix when available. if the solution is not resolved, i will persue a buy back under the lemon law. this vehicle is driven by our sixteen year old son who carries his younger sister also to school. we are greatly concerned for their safety. *ak
08/29/2001112/01/2000
 Engine stalled after going down a hill at 35-40 mph. no engine warning light came on. was able to restart without further problems.*ak
08/16/2001103/01/2001
 The engine stalled while the truck was being driven on a flat, dry road at about 40 mph. when that happened, the power steering and the power brakes stopped working, so the truck was very hard to steer and to stop. the driver pulled over and then was able to start the engine again. this has only happened once to us but this is still very serious. we think this should be considered a safety hazard for this truck. *ak
08/17/2001208/03/2001
 3.0l engine, at 45mph vehicle stalled without warning, dealer has inspected vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak the vehicle would not start but after it was started, it would hesitate while driving (2694 miles). *nlm
07/17/2001106/23/2001
 While traveling between 30 and 40 mph engine stalled, causing a loss of power assisted components. dealership was in possession of vehicle for two weeks, and could not reproduce problem. *ak *jb
04/01/2001808/26/2000
 While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall. dealer has been contacted.*ak *jb
09/25/2000
 While driving 30 to 40 mph downhill vehicle stalls without warning. also, vehicle loses all power. vehicle usually starts back up again. this happens like once a month. please add vin #. *ak
05/03/2001
 While driving an applying the brakes vehicle will stall. problem is intermittent.*ak
07/06/2001210/01/2000
 I were driving down a hill when my car engine dies while driving on the highway, the (radio dies, a.c., engine, and steering wheel tighens. this is the second mazda tribute i owned in a year with the same problem that the company can't fix. the other s are not as major. i feel this is a( lemon and a recall) if the company can't the problem. safety play a big part in this case when the engine dies for no reason. this is a highway safety issue. *ak
02/16/20010
 While driving and making a left hand turn vehicle suddenly died, no prior warning. there was not steering or braking. consumer had to stop vehicle with emergency brake. vehicle was stuck in traffic. consumer had vehicle towed to dealer ,and dealer replaced electrical relay system. however, problem reoccurred on july 3, 2001 while traveling at 45 mph on a decline vehicle died, and emergency brake would not stop vehicle. eventually emergency brake kicked in and stopped vehicle. consumer stated that when trying to start again, there were no transmission lights, and would not go into gear. consumer had vehicle towed to dealer, and they could not duplicate problem. please provide any further information.*ak
06/19/2001206/01/2001
 I purchased a 2001 tribute on sunday 6/17/01with 420 miles on it. two days later tuesday 6/19/01 the engine completly locked up on me twice in the same day. it now has only 562 miles on it. luckily both times i was able to avoid a wreck. the engine totally shuts down, meaning no steering, no braking. i was able to stop by using the emergancy brake after stoppping i had to put the car into park in which it then restarted. this all came if no warning at all. i immmediately took the car back. the dealership said they had not had any problems like this before or any others. i now see they must of been mistaken, because it seems to me that this is not the first time!! i will take as much of this info. with me back to the dealership and hope for the best.*ak
11/01/20003
 While operating vehicle engine has stalled three times. dealership has examined vehicle, and could not determine a reason for problem. please provide any additional information/attachments - sign & return this form.*ak
11/01/2000
 Consistantly vehicle would begin to stall. dealer has had vehicle on numerous occasions, but has not been able to provide remedy.*ak
05/02/2001
 Vehicle stalled at 30 mph, this happened once. vehicle at dealer's at this time. *ak
10/01/20003
 Vehicle stalled 3 times around 30 mph. consumer was able to return vehicle under lemon law.*ak
12/11/2000412/01/2000
 My 2001 mazda tribute stalls suddenly while driving. this has occurred 4 times since i purchased the vehicle in november 2000. my tribute is currently at the dealer for the third time for this stalling problem. i was contacted by an individual with the mazda north american technical headquarters april 12. the mazda representative asked a battery of questions pertaining to the vehicle stalling. fortunatley, no one has been injured at this time due to this problem which seems to have no resolution.*ak
10/27/2000310/18/2000
 The vehicle shuts down without warning while driving down hill leaving the driver with no brakes or steering. nlm
01/10/2001310/16/2000
 Vehicle has stalled three times, after first time taken to dealer who repaired it. vehicle at dealer. *ak *slc
10/01/20001110/25/2000
 While driving, vehicle will stall, the steering and brakes lock and consumer has not control, dealer has made repairs to the ignition switch and tapped new relay, however stalling still occurs. *slc
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
11/28/2003180001
 I have had constant problems with my mazda. in 2003 i had to get new sway bar links. this suv is treated well and should not of had such a problem so early. than in 2005 had to have two coil packs replaced. 2006 had to have to more coil packs replaced ,thanks goodness i only have 6 coil packs.now the last three years i have had problems with my catalytic converters ( not sure if that is spelled right) but i had a new one put in because my suv would not run at all little did they inform me that my suv has four so now i am having the same problem because of another one going bad. *tr
10/10/20081226661
 My 2001 mazda tribute will stall in the middle of traffic. i lose the ability to control the vehicle when this happens. in december 2007, my idle air control valve failed. i had it replaced by a mazda dealership service department. in september 2008, the idle air control valve failed again, along with the upper intake gasket. i had this replaced again by a mazda technician. on october 10, 2008, my vehicle stalled again due to the idle air control valve. i lost control of my vehicle and ended up in a ditch. i had the vehicle repaired again by a mazda technician, replacing the idle air control valve and the lower intake gasket. on october 16, my vehicle stalled again in traffic, i was very nearly rear-ended. mazda technicians keep instructing me to replace various parts of my car. however, the fact remains that they are unable to repair this vehicle sufficiently to prevent its failing again, leaving me extremely vulnerable to a potentially catastrophic vehicular accident. my vehicle is too dangerous to continue operating because of the shoddy and inept craftsmanship rendered by mazda. i am not alone in my complaints. the internet is filled with complaints relating to stalling problems of mazda sedans and suvs. swift and decisive action should be made against mazda usa by the nhtsa to prevent the continued presence of dangerous mazda vehicles on the road. *tr
09/18/2001608/29/2001
 Vehicle would wander while driving at any speed, a loud squealing sound would come from steering wheel or column when making a turn, on cold mornings, there is an exhaust leak noticed from the underside center, continental tires size #16, dot #a3084531901, wearing on the inside edges. dealer notified. *ak dealer replaced the steering rack, however steering continues to be loose. *yd
01/16/2001
 Whenever vehicle has been started can smell fumes inside vehicle. had not taken vehicle to dealership.*ak
09/06/20005009/01/2000
 When the car engine is driven for more than 10 min and then shut off, when you restart the engine you get a strong fuel vapor from the vents in the car. also when the car is colling down like in the garage you get a strong fuel vapor from the passenger side of the engine. i brought the car back to the dealer for service and they said there is no fuel leaks and that it must be a new engine burn off smell. i have spoke to at least 12 people on edmunds .com who have the same problem with no solution. i hope you can help because i feel this could be dangerous. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
08/01/2007101/22/2003
 2001 mazda tribute lx v-6 engine. last year (2006) in the colder temps, mostly fall and winter, the engine runs so rough when you start it as if it has a terrible cold. letting it warm up, i have come outdoors to my car that it is no longer running due to stalling out. as the year progressed, i noticed that it no longer a cold temp issue...now i notice in the summer months that it doesn't like to stay running at stop lights or parked. yes it has stalled at stop lights waiting and praying the light turns green faster. it seems hesitant to take off after displaying such effort to stay running at stop lights. help...how much is this going to cost me. *jb
06/11/2003609/09/2001
 The steering wheel wandered which caused the vehicle to change lanes at high and low speeds. *ak ph. the emission light illuminated and the problem was repaired twice. the steering problem was repaired 6 times. *jb
12/24/200230409/13/2000
 Owned my tribute for a year before the problems began. on 3/15/02 i took it in because the low coolant light kept coming on. the dealership couldn't find a problem, but i had them do a 30k mile service and check everything from front to back. had a rental for two days. on 6/10/02 i took it in because it suddenly started stalling dead at stops and yields. i almost wrecked due to this. cause: internal failure. the dealership replaced the control unit, idle air valve, coolant fan relay. i had a rental for three days. on 8/5/02 it had to be towed because the ignition switch completely locked up and wouldn't turn. dealership put in a new ignition switch and cylinder. my keys had to be reprogrammed. i had a rental for two days. on 11/13/02 i took it in because the check engine light kept coming on and the engine did not idle smoothly. the dealership could not duplicate the problem and i used their rental for three days. on 12/24/02 the engine light came back, the engine idled rough and the entire vehicle was visibly shaking. the dealership told me that one of the six coils was bad and needs to be replaced or one wrong spark could ruin the whole engine. looks like i have the rental for at least a week. it just went over 50k miles, so my basic warranty is up, however the emisions conrol system (engine) is warranted until 80k miles. it seems a shame that mazda would put out such poor quality and problematic vehicles to their loyal customers. maybe they should add that to their zoom, zoom commercials.
07/22/20021
 Consumer states the cause for the second engine stalling was a mass air flow sensor failure and it was replaced. the third engine failure was caused by throttle body and was replaced. the third replacement was done on 09/23/02 and the mileage was 19247
04/01/2001
 There is a fuel odor coming into the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. it seems to get stronger as i run the air or heat and eventually gets to the point of smelling so bad, i have to roll the windows down to get fresh air. i have researched this problem and it seems several people are also experiencing this problem. it occurs everytime i use the vehicle. i have gone by the dealership and reported this issue and they said they can find nothing wrong. they said it might have been caused by taking my vehicle to other places to have the oil changed and they may have spilled oil on the engine. this is not the case. seems like this is a valid complaint since there are so many others with the same problem. it gets so strong sometimes, i get a headache from the fumes. this can not be good to breathe in these fumes. i hope someone can get this issue resolved soon. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
05/08/2001201/03/2001
 The egr sensor was contaminated from exhaust condensation resulting in the check engine light illuminating. nlm
11/01/2001409/22/2000
 When driving at any speed engine cuts off, causing steering and brakes to lock up. driver has to let vehicle sit a few moments and then restart the ignition. dealer has seen vehicle several times and cant fix it. *ak consumer stated that automatic windows malfunctioned. coolant light cames on and dealer determined that there was leak in coolant bottle. the engine light cames on due to exhaust gas recirculation valve failure. *yh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
01/21/2001
 There is a leakage from center area of exhaust pipe. dealer was notified, and problem is reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak
09/25/2000209/01/2000
 Fuel smell inside and outside of vehicle from leaking manifold gaskets know of many others that have same problem. *ak
101/17/2001
 After vehicle has been driven consumer noticed gas smell inside vehicle. dealer has been contacted. *ak there is widespread problem of defective intake manifold gaskets fuel seeps out after vehicle is warm and rests. intake is located near vent. *yh
12/01/2000
 Gasoline smell is coming from vents. after starting fumes smell is pumped into vehicle. it doesn't happen unless temperture reaches 60 degrees. dealership states that engine manifold could be the problem. *ak

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