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2000 Mazda Tribute Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Mazda Tribute with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (3) and the equipment & accessories (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 564.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical Tribute year, for its age

#259 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2000 Mazda Tribute problems

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No recalls for the 2000 Mazda Tribute

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Mazda Tribute. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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5 complaints about the 2000 Mazda Tribute

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Engine & coolingEquipment & accessories

Mazda tribute suv - 2000 - - recall/replace 2004 o2 sensor, began problems after this. Incident: after driving and engine is hot, then stop at the store for 10-20 mins., Then car will not restart or stay started. If it restarts, I continue to have to press the gas while stopping and braking to keep the engine from dying. If the engine has cool temperature outdoors or has ample time to cool down, this problem does not occur. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · EquipmentNHTSA 10231638
Body, doors & structure

The inside door handles were broke. The doors broke within one week of each other. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that it would cost 600.00 Per door to be repaired. Please provide any further information. Provide vehicle identification number. *Jb

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10096732
BrakesAcceleration & cruise controlCrash

While driving 30 mph consumer depressed the brakes to slow down in order to avoid a crash and vehicle accelerated, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end two other vehicles. Dealership and manufacturer were contacted. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 10079572
Engine & cooling

While driving about 48 mph engine suddenly stalled without a prior warning. Then, took vehicle to dealer, where they said that could happen sometimes. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 889486
Engine & cooling

Gas fumes come inside after vehicle has been started, and heat is turned on. Vehicle was taken to dealership, and mechanic indicated had no parts due to them being on back order from manufacturer.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 882525

Mazda Tribute: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20041827213SuspensionD
20032008179AirbagsD
200238591924Engine & coolingF
2001564152113Engine & coolingF
20005010Engine & coolingA
All Tribute years

2000 Mazda Tribute vs rivals

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Questions about the 2000 Mazda Tribute

Does the 2000 Mazda Tribute have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Mazda Tribute right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda Tribute?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (3), equipment & accessories (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).

How many complaints has the 2000 Mazda Tribute had?

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 8, 2001 and the latest on June 19, 2008. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2000 Mazda Tribute a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mazda Tribute year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2000 Mazda Tribute has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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