2002 Mazda Tribute Problems and Repair Histories

2002 Mazda Tribute problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys

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Mazda Tribute in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	62000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	70000	1000	Bearings Right tie rod
Oct	2011	70300	200	Stabilizer links
Jul	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

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.

Mazda Tribute in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	125000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	130000	55	Replaced broken chrome hood piece
May	2009	131000	135	Master Cylinder needed to be replaced. Also brake light on passenger rear was out.
Aug	2009	135000	165	Gearshift cable to transmission broke, car would not shift into gear.
Sep	2009	135000	0	Traded vehicle after receiving $700 quote to fix a radiator leak, leaking master cylinder bad rear coil spring

Mazda Tribute in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009		130	interior door handle broke made of cheap plastic replacement part way overpriced.

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 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 Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007		300	Replaced front wheel bearing
Apr	2007		1979	Replaced catalytic converters, EGR valve

Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	138000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	140000	1700	transmission had to be overhauled - bands and seals were bad
Mar	2012	148000	150	kept dying at low rpms
Jun	2012	149000		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.

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 Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	147000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	148000	0	New AC compressor.
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 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 New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	201000		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	202000	800	front & rear brakes
Jul	2011	207000		Most recent odometer entry.

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.

Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2012	97340		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	99200	2100	Car would not move when i put it on drive.

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