10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,428 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2002 Mazda Tribute engine problems

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2002 Mazda Tribute Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #6

Feb 122003

Tribute 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Throttle sticks when accelerating from complete stop due to build-up on throttle plate. Owner has provided maintenance and fuel as specified in manual, yet was told Mazda does not cover under warranty. Problem appeared with less than 15000 miles. Cleaning (at owner cost) provides only short-term remedy.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #5

Aug 232002

Tribute

  • miles
Car was in park with engine running and vehicle suddenly started to back up and hit a metal fence.

- Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 132002

Tribute

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle stalled at 40-45 mph, was towed to dealer, computer was reprogrammed and throttle was replaced.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #3

Jun 252002

Tribute 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving 40 mph, engine check light came on, then vehicle stalled. Vehicle restarted and taken to dealer for inspection. Repairs per dealer: Completed repair procedures per bulletin. The control unit already contained the latest programming. The engine idle speed was reset and the throttle sensor voltage. Relearned the idle and rechecked.

- Batavia, OH, USA

problem #2

May 142002

(reported on)

Tribute

  • miles
While placing vehicle in reverse and accelerating vehicle will stall, and accelerate forward a couple feet. Dealer has been notified, and has been aware of problem for 2nd time.

- Caldwell, NJ, USA

problem #1

Feb 042002

Tribute

  • miles
Vehicle taken for service at roger beasley Mazda North (austin, tx) service advisor states that problem with vehicle turning off while driving has been reported by other Tribute owners and that the exact diagnosis has not been made yet. Service dept replaced throttle body as this is what has been determined to be the fix at this time.

- Austin, TX, USA

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