2001 Mazda Tribute Engine problems

The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling and occasionally while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ECM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referenced an unknown recall that had since been expired. The failure mileage was 132,923.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the cruise control failed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the contact was staying. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. When the vehicle was stopped at a red light, it completely shut off. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph and braking for a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated with a rapid increase in engine rpms. After repeated attempts, the vehicle came to a stop. The contact would experience the failure sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was recently repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 12v357000 (engine and engine cooling, speed control). The malfunction happened after the recall remedy repair was performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 199,900.

The vehicle present several problems when driving,gear shift more than three time and the broken eg valve more than four time, shaking engine, stop and discontinue working,,,,,,, *tr

Keys come out of the ignition when my mazda tribute is not in park. I forgot today that the front rotors are real bad and need replaced and I only have 41140 miles on my 2001 tribute which I bought brand new from the mazda dealer in town. I have to replace the front door handle twice now since it would not open from the inside. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The contact stated the vehicle was parked and shut off for a few hours when it engulfed into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. The vin was unavailable.

I own a 2001 mazda tribute, which I purchased used in 2007. The vehicle went through six master cylinders within the first few months we owned it. It has been an ok car, but frequently and I mean frequently visits the mechanic to get fixed, whereas my other (foreign-made) vehicle rarely has problems - I will never buy american again! Wednesday evening I picked up my 2001 tribute up at the mechanic from getting four new engine coils which had just been replaced two years previously, which my mechanic says should...

Tl-the driver owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The vehicle was parked and shut off when the driver was notified that their garage was on fire. The fire department appeared on the scene and the driver was informed the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and informed the driver that the fire began inside of the engine compartment. The vehicle was destroyed and was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,000. Sm.

Car was parked in parking lot of my job at 6:30 am. Car was not driven all day. At approximately 2:00pm, smoke was noticed coming out of hood and flaming particles were dropping from engine compartment to ground. Fire developed within hood compartment and spread to the cabin. Car continued to burn until fire department extinguished. *Tr

I have had constant problems with my mazda. In 2003 I had to get new sway bar links. This suv is treated well and should not of had such a problem so early. Than in 2005 had to have two coil packs replaced. 2006 Had to have to more coil packs replaced ,thanks goodness I only have 6 coil packs.Now the last three years I have had problems with my catalytic converters ( not sure if that is spelled right) but I had a new one put in because my suv would not run at all little did they inform me that my suv has four so now I am having the same problem because of another one going bad. *Tr

While driving and coming to a stop at a red light the car quits and when you first start the car the vehicle runs ruff until it warms up. *Tr

My 2001 mazda tribute will stall in the middle of traffic. I lose the ability to control the vehicle when this happens. In december 2007, my idle air control valve failed. I had it replaced by a mazda dealership service department. In september 2008, the idle air control valve failed again, along with the upper intake gasket. I had this replaced again by a mazda technician. On october 10, 2008, my vehicle stalled again due to the idle air control valve. I lost control of my vehicle and ended up in a ditch. I...

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. In 2004, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled while driving under 50 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they adjusted the pcm module, which was under a recall. The repair seemed to have corrected the failure; however, four years later, the vehicle is experiencing the same failure. She took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they could not find any failures. The failure could not be diagnosed because it is intermittent. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 78,000. Updated 09/10/08. *Lj updated 09/11/08. *Jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment when she turned on the ignition. The passenger compartment became filled with smoke. The contact exited the vehicle. When the smoke finally cleared, the contact raised the hood and discovered extensive damage. They vehicle was towed to a shop, and after two days of inspecting the damage, they believed that two of the injectors were leaking fuel and caused the engine to explode. Mazda stated that due to the age of the vehicle and the fact that it was no longer under warranty, nothing could be done. The current and failure mileages were 82,000. Updated 05/20/08. *Lj

2001 Mazda tribute lx v-6 engine. Last year (2006) in the colder temps, mostly fall and winter, the engine runs so rough when you start it as if it has a terrible cold. Letting it warm up, I have come outdoors to my car that it is no longer running due to stalling out. As the year progressed, I noticed that it no longer a cold temp issue...Now I notice in the summer months that it doesn't like to stay running at stop lights or parked. Yes it has stalled at stop lights waiting and praying the light turns green faster. It seems hesitant to take off after displaying such effort to stay running at stop lights. Help...How much is this going to cost me. *Jb

I have just found this website and realized that an existing problem that I had been complaining about in my car. The dealer claimed the problem didn't exist ,even after the first recall. I brought in to fix. I had no knowledge of the power train recall the manufacturer never informed me of this problem at all nor the dealer. I've been an owner for 6 years. An extended warranty, I am apauled at the way mazda ford dealers handle there customers after repeatedly telling them of this problem. I'd like to...

While driving on the mass. Turnpike on 04/23/06, my vehicle was suddenly engulfed in thick gray smoke. It was determined by my insurance agency that it was a "mechanical failure', which resulted in my vehicle needing a new engine. I was unable to pay for a new engine, and was refused any assistance from mazda usa and dealer vehicle was purchased from. Vehicle has 45,000 miles on it. *Nm

Mazda tribute 2001. While stopped in drive (automatic transmission; cruise control off) with foot on brake, engine suddenly revved to 4000 rpm. Had to use hard, full braking plus emergency brake to keep suv from moving forward and hitting car in front of me. In neutral, engine revved at 4000 rpm. Turned engine off and restated -- situation has not repeated yet. *Nm

On 11/07/05 vehicle was brought in due to stalling when slowing and stopping. The engine sensor was replaced. On 11/08/05 vehicle was bought back still stalling. Ac gasket and idle valve were replaced. We were told our engine was damaged and dealer would not fix. The day I picked up the vehicle it stalled at 60 mph. Three days later it would not start. Brought vehicle to local mechanic, fuel pump had to be replaced. The vehicle is undrivable. This is the second time I have filed a complaint about this vehicle. *Jb

The driver side door handle failed, I was trapped inside the car on the driver side. I had to lower the power window, reach outside of the car and open the door. I purchased a handle and paid to have the door handle replaced on 6/29/2005. The passenger side door handle failed , leaving the passenger trapped inside the car on the passenger side. Passengers had to lower the power window, reach outside the car and open the door. I purchased a handle and paid to have the door handle replaced on 3/13/2006. Recently,...

Car engine dies when slowing down or stopping at least once a year for last three years. Don't remember what they did the first time, second time they replaced the p.C.V and ventilation hose, third time the sensor,en. When I picked up the car the engine still died 6 times when I drove 10 miles home. Came close to crashing during a turn. Back in the shop as I write. *Nm

Dealership replaced the automatic transmission on october 14, 2003. An independent shop on march 2004 replaced the engine. Currently, consumer indicated that vehicle was at an independent shop to replace the catalytic converter for a third time . *Ak july 2005 the vehicle was taken back to the dealer because the check engine light illuminated. *Nm

Dt consumer stated while his wife was driving, the vehicle completely stalled. There were no brakes, the consumer could not get the vehicle out of gear, and she could not activate any safety items on the vehicle. The vehicle had a relay sensor replaced by a local service dealer, they stated they didn't know what was wrong with the vehicle. *Jb

While driving at 45 mph, for the second time in one week, vehicle lost power. Consumer contacted the dealer. Consumer was told to be bring in the vehicle. However the problem recurred. *Ak