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2002 Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area

Engine (53%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 38 repairs.
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2002 Mazda Tribute repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (28%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Mazda Tribute

Engine not specified

Mazda Tribute in Indonesia
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

94020 mi

$350
Changing of CV joint on propeller shaft. 

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2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Tribute in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2009 - Sep 2009
Apr 2009

130000 mi

US $55
Replaced broken chrome hood piece 
May 2009

131000 mi

US $135
Master Cylinder needed to be replaced. Also brake light on passenger rear was out. 
Aug 2009

135000 mi

US $165
Gearshift cable to transmission broke, car would not shift into gear. 
Sep 2009

135000 mi
Traded vehicle after receiving $700 quote to fix a radiator leak, leaking master cylinder bad rear coil spring 
Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
Oct 2012

99400 mi

C $2100
Car would not move when i put it on drive. 
Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States
Sep 2010 - Oct 2011
Oct 2010

228000 mi

US $50
IAC valve stuck closed. Had to bang on it vigorously to get it to open up and let idle air in. Replaced part. 
Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States
Oct 2009 - Apr 2011
Nov 2009

57000 mi
The vehicle was towed in to a Ford dealer. Problem was diagnosed as a plugged rear catalytic converter. They wanted $500+ for a replacement. I shopped around and found one for $90. They installed, it ran OK for 2 weeks. then plugged again Mazda dealer found the front left converter was degrading, plugging the rear. They replaced the bad converter with new under EPA mandated warranty as it was within the 96 month and mileage limit. ok so far 
Mar 2011

67000 mi

US $700
Had to replace all 6 ignition coils and plugs. 
Apr 2011

67000 mi

US $700
One month later the left side converter goes bad again and needs replaced again. this is the 3rd one for this vehicle. 
Mazda Tribute in North Carolina, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

145000 mi

US $130
interior door handle broke made of cheap plastic replacement part way overpriced. 
Mazda Tribute in New York, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2012
Sep 2011

70000 mi

US $400
Bearings Right tie rod 
Oct 2011

70200 mi

US $200
Stabilizer links 

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2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in Michigan, United States
- Apr 2007
Jan 2007

97500 mi

US $300
Replaced front wheel bearing 
Apr 2007

103000 mi

US $1979
Replaced catalytic converters, EGR valve 
Mazda Tribute in Missouri, United States
May 2014 - Apr 2018
Dec 2014

191000 mi

US $28
Bad coil pack. replaced coil pack 
Mar 2015

194000 mi

US $300
Car would not start. Neutral safety switch replaced and additional ground wire added 
Jun 2015

197000 mi

US $1400
Automatic Transmission went out 
Oct 2016

217500 mi

US $180
Misfire code replaced fuel injectors and spark plugs 
Jun 2017

230000 mi

US $40
battery cable loose connection 
Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States
Apr 2011 - Jun 2012
Jun 2011

140000 mi

US $1700
transmission had to be overhauled - bands and seals were bad 
Mar 2012

148000 mi

US $150
kept dying at low rpms 
Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

121000 mi

US $700
Ignition coils replaced Water pump, and brakes. 
Mazda Tribute in Maine, United States
Oct 2010 - Nov 2010
Nov 2010

159000 mi
This is the 7th breakdown for the same problem. 6 electrical coils have been changed. No more $$ to spend of this horrible vehicle. Will sell as parts car in spring. 
Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2015
Aug 2010

148000 mi
New AC compressor. 
Nov 2010

151300 mi
CEL. New gas cap. Only 10-15 dollars but they didn't charge us. 
May 2011

153400 mi

US $137
The car didn't pass the emission test. "Check engine" light turned on only after test. One sensor was replaced. The car didn't pass emission test. "Check engine" light turned on only after test. Something was wrong with sensor (have no clue which one). 
Apr 2014

172200 mi

US $119
Freon start leaking. They recharged it with dye to find the problem. 
Mazda Tribute in Maryland, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Jul 2011

76000 mi

US $320
Had a shudder and relatively loud sound when the vehicle shifted up or down at 45 MPH. Service bulletin said changing transmission fluid and refreshing the computer would make the problem go away. It did not. 
Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

106020 mi

C $5000
The timing chain broke and sent little pieces of metal throughout the motor, Full motor had to be replaced. 

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2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Tribute in Malaysia
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Jun 2012

62620 mi
My car loose power and upon checking we found out that there was no firing on plug no. 3. We replaced the ignition coil [ Motorcraft brand ] Now the car is running fine. 

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2002 Mazda Tribute 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2014 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

151900 mi
Needed a new catalytic converter. The repair estimates that I had received came to just over $3,000 which we didn't feel was worth putting into the car. Scrapped it. 

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