2002 Mazda Tribute Engine Problems and Repair Histories
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2002 Mazda Tributes for which no Engine problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2002 Mazda Tribute problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Engine problem frequency.
For 2002 Mazda Tribute Engine problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2002 Mazda Tribute Engine problems and repair histories that follow it.
Mazda Tribute Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Mazda Tribute | 20 Tributes, 7.8 months of data per Tribute, average 101400 miles Small sample size. Join or 20 Tributes, 7.8 months of data per Tribute, average 101400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 135000 | 0 | Traded vehicle after receiving $700 quote to fix a radiator leak, |
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 57000 | 560 | 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 | 700 | Had to replace all 6 ignition coils and plugs. |
| Apr | 2011 | 67000 | 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 Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 226000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 228000 | 50 | IAC valve stuck closed. Had to bang on it vigorously to get it to open up and let idle air in. Replaced part. |
| Oct | 2011 | 240000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 1979 | Replaced catalytic converters, EGR valve | |
| Mazda Tribute in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 76000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2011 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 148000 | 150 | kept dying at low rpms |
| Jun | 2012 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 147000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 151000 | 0 | CEL. New gas cap. Only 10-15 dollars but they didn't charge us. |
| May | 2011 | 153700 | 137 | 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). |
| Dec | 2012 | 165000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 105400 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 106020 | 5000 | The timing chain broke and sent little pieces of metal throughout the motor, Full motor had to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 121000 | 700 | Ignition coils replaced Water pump, and brakes. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 159000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 159000 | 0 | 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. |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Malaysia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 57040 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 62620 | 0 | 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. |
| Sep | 2012 | 62620 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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