2001 Mazda Tribute

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

15 recalls · 10 investigations · oldest first

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   2000-08-25Vehicle speed control00V210002 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control. The speed control cable can have a cracked or missing speed control cable servo cap locating tab. The locating tab could…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the speed control cables. Vehicles with speed control cables from cavities 3 and 4 will have the cable the speed control servo replaced.

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   2000-08-28Steering00V223002 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a mis-assembled or incorrectly manufactured nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column. The nut…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column to correct this condition.

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   2000-10-20Fuel system, gasoline00V277002 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter were damaged when the line was connected to the filter during vehicle…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line.

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   2000-10-20Wheels00V260002 Vehicle description: some 4X2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4X4 rear hubs instead of 4X2 hubs. If the incorrect hubs are…

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them.

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   2000-12-15Equipment00V323000 Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The owner's manuals do not indicate which seating…

   Remedy: Owners will be provided with revised owner manuals.

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   2000-12-15Visibility00V387001 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The windshield wiper linkage can disengage due to a broken ball socket.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper module.

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   2001Complaint volume 563 complaints filed for this model year.
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   2001-02-21Recall queryClosed 2001-12-21 Gasoline vapor intrusion
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   2001-12-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-09-10 Engine stalling
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    2002-09-10Engineering analysisClosed 2004-04-15 Engine stalling
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    2003-07-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-12-31 Safety belt buckle failure
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    2004-02-05Seat belts03V515000 On certain sport utility vehicles, a post within the safety belt buckle covers could fracture, which could affect latch function, resulting in either a "No latch" Or "Partial latch" Condition. In…

    Remedy: Dealers will have the driver and front passenger safety belt buckle cover removed and replaced with a newly designed service buckle cover. Owner notification began February 5, 2004. Owners…

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    2004-05-03Power train04V175000 On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 duratec engines , during deceleration, the engine can stall.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the power control module (PCM) with the appropriate calibration. The recall began on May 3, 2004. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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    2005-03-31Latches/locks/linkages04V605000 Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall began on March 31, 2005. Owners should contact Mazda at…

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    2006-10-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-04-17 Engine compartment fire
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    2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…

    Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

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    2007-05-09Service brakes, hydraulic07V157000 On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (ABS), the ABS module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals. This condition could allow contamination to enter the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wire harness connector to the ABS module for missing or dislodged wire seals, and repair or replace the harness connector as appropriate. The dealer will also inspect the…

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    2009-04-14Defect petitionClosed 2009-04-15 Engine compartment fire
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    2009-04-15Recall queryClosed 2010-01-15 Engine compartment fire
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    2010-01-14Engineering analysisClosed 2012-02-29 Engine Compartment Fire
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    2012-06-22Service brakes, hydraulic12V016000 Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Mazda Tribute vehicles manufactured from April 20, 2000, through July 19, 2002. The brake master cylinder reservoir cap can leak brake fluid. If…

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's brake master cylinder reservoir cap and modify the ABS electrical system, free of charge. Until the repair has been performed…

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    2012-07-17Defect petitionClosed 2012-07-17 Cruise Control Cable
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    2012-07-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2013-02-21 Stuck Throttle
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    2012-09-13Engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control12V357000 Mazda 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…

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13…

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    2014-05-29Structure14V174000 Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Tribute vehicles manufactured May 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,...

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7514D.

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    2015-05-20Suspension15E045000 The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury...

    Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.

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Is the 2001 Mazda Tribute reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mazda Tribute is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mazda Tribute?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mazda Tribute have?

15 recalls on file for this model year.