2001 Mazda Tribute Mazda Tribute 2001

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2001 Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2001 Mazda Tribute electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

160000 mi

US $250
Automatic windows stopped working. 
80000 mi Battery light comes on from time to time with no particular pattern. Replaced alternator assuming a diode issue, appears to have worked. 
151993 mi Rear brake light on drivers side was out on the way home. On the trip the passenger side went out. Bulbs appear to be good. Checked fuse, good. High mount brake light works. Process of deduction, brake pedal switch is good, and fuse also. 
146000 mi

US $325
Attempted diagnosis of parasitic draw...found shorted out part, replaced it. Parasitic draw is still an issue. 
124000 mi

US $94
Air bag light comes on intermittently, diagnostic done to find cause of problem. Mazda issued TSB on this problem, too costly to repair, left as is. TSB stated air bags will still function with this problem. 
126000 mi Air bag light came on intermittently. 
75300 mi

US $85
Battery was just over 5 years old - (heat in FL) New Battery installed (3 year Warranty) 

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2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

115000 mi

US $500
battery and alternator replacement 
96000 mi

US $650
All the dash lights were going off and on randomly like a christmas tree, and then it died on the freeway. Had to have it towed. Alternator replaced. 
181660 mi

C $200
A/C not working, recharged but still blowing only cool air. System seems to be working in reverse, possible parts replacement necessary. Returning tomorrow 
182660 mi

C $448
Replaced A/C compressor that was faulty, and A/C worked under 60kmh, but blew warm air ay highway speeds. Found that the low compression line needed replacing-Too costly to proceed at this time 
187860 mi

C $40
Replace Battery 
203360 mi AC didn't work well. 
46000 mi

US $400
Two ignition coils replaced 
68000 mi

US $400
Two more ignition coils replaced 
80000 mi

US $500
3 ignition coils replaced 
108000 mi

US $600
2 ignition coils replaced Brake vacuum booster replaced 
110000 mi

US $600
Replaced AC compressor and condenser 
110000 mi

US $65
Rear wiper motor went out. Replaced with one from Ebay. 

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2001 Mazda Tribute 4-door

6-cylinder hybrid automatic AWD

114700 mi

€588
Airco high-pressure hose was leaking: a whole unit replaced.  
122140 mi

€28
Connector left front light was burned: replacement connector and the defect lightbulb. 

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2001 Mazda Tribute Electrical Problems

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