5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,600 miles

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2002 Mazda Tribute drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2002 Mazda Tribute Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 102003

Tribute 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,200 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Noise from front end thought to be from brakes occurred intermittently since 2003. Eventually became worse during summer of 2005. Finally diagnosed as right front drive axle - either bent or misaligned. When finally found vehicle was 'out or warranty.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #1

May 072002

Tribute

  • miles
While driving, the vehicle stalled with out warning due to a defective PCM. Also, the main bearing in the transmission failed.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

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