Model year record

2001 Mazda Tribute

13 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 734 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V174000

Structure: frame and members

Component: Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected: 109,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-04-04
Owners notified: 2014-05-29

Defect description

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Tribute vehicles manufactured May 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.

Safety risk

A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7514D.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V357000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component: Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected: 217,500
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-07-27
Owners notified: 2012-09-13

Defect description

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.

Safety risk

A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V016000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Vehicles affected: 52,390
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-01-20
Owners notified: 2012-06-22

Defect description

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2000, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID. IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS, IT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.

Safety risk

CORROSION MAY DEVELOP IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LEADING MELTING, SMOKING OR POSSIBLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP AND MODIFY THE ABS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FREE OF CHARGE. UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED, VEHICLE OWNERS SHOULD PARK THEIR VEHICLES OUTSIDE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION 6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V157000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Vehicles affected: 95,300
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-04-10
Owners notified: 2007-05-09

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER THE MODULE CONNECTOR, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Safety risk

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MIGHT CAUSE AN ABS MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT, AND IN SOME CASES, THE MODULE MAY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN BURNING ODOR, SMOKE, AND/OR FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR EITHER WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION OR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR TO THE ABS MODULE FOR MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HARNESS CONNECTOR AS APPROPRIATE. THE DEALER WILL ALSO INSPECT THE CONNECTOR ON THE ABS MODULE AND REPLACE IT IF IT IS FOUND TO BE CORRODED OR DAMAGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V605000

Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected: 49,800
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-12-23
Owners notified: 2005-03-31

Defect description

CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.

Safety risk

IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V175000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected: 106,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-04-09
Owners notified: 2004-05-03

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 DURATEC ENGINES , DURING DECELERATION, THE ENGINE CAN STALL.

Safety risk

SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE APPROPRIATE CALIBRATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V515000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component: Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected: 49,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-12-15
Owners notified: 2004-02-05

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A POST WITHIN THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COVERS COULD FRACTURE, WHICH COULD AFFECT LATCH FUNCTION, RESULTING IN EITHER A "NO LATCH" OR "PARTIAL LATCH" CONDITION. IN THE "PARTIAL LATCH" CONDITION, THE BUCKLE TONGUE CAN BE INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE AND APPEAR TO BE ENGAGED, BUT WILL RELEASE FROM THE BUCKLE WITHOUT THE PUSH BUTTON BEING DEPRESSED WHEN A RELATIVELY LOW LOAD IS APPLIED, SUCH AS WHEN AN OCCUPANT MOVES SLIGHTLY IN THE SEAT.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL HAVE THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COVER REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SERVICE BUCKLE COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V387001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected: 24,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-11-28
Owners notified: 2000-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE CAN DISENGAGE DUE TO A BROKEN BALL SOCKET.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION WILL LIKELY RESULT IN SUDDEN AND COMPLETE LOSS OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FUNCTION, OR OF THE WIPER FUNCTION ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WIPER MODULE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V323000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component: Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected: 12,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-16
Owners notified: 2000-12-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUALS DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGES. ALSO, THE MANUALS DO NOT EXPLAIN THE MARKINGS IN THE VEHICLES THAT LOCATE THE LOWER ANCHORAGES.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH REVISED OWNER MANUALS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V277002

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected: 5,700
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-09-18
Owners notified: 2000-10-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE O-RING SEALS IN THE FUEL LINE CONNECTOR AT THE OUTLET END OF THE FUEL FILTER WERE DAMAGED WHEN THE LINE WAS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. IN SOME CASES, THIS DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL ODOR, OR POSSIBLY IN FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE CONNECTION.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL LINE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V260002

Wheels: hubcap/cover

Component: Wheels: hubcap/cover
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected: 1,900
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-09-12
Owners notified: 2000-10-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME 4X2 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY BEEN BUILT WITH 4X4 REAR HUBS INSTEAD OF 4X2 HUBS. IF THE INCORRECT HUBS ARE INSTALLED ON A 4X2 VEHICLE, THE REAR WHEELS CAN LOOSEN, OR IN SOME CASES, SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR HUBS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V223002

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected: 641
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-08-09
Owners notified: 2000-08-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MIS-ASSEMBLED OR INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED NUT THAT ATTACHES THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO THE STEERING COLUMN. THE NUT COULD BE UPSIDE DOWN IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD OVERSTRESS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WHEN THE NUT IS TIGHTENED. IN ADDITION, SOME OF THE NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN CRACKED DURING MANUFACTURE RESULTING IN THE NUT FRACTURING WHEN IT IS TIGHTENED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.

Safety risk

EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN LEAD TO THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMING LOOSE OR SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL RETENTION ARMATURE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE STEERING COLUMN TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V210002

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected: 606
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-08-09
Owners notified: 2000-08-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE CAN HAVE A CRACKED OR MISSING SPEED CONTROL CABLE SERVO CAP LOCATING TAB. THE LOCATING TAB COULD ENTER THE SERVO CLUTCH CAVITY AND INTERFERE WITH THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO CLUTCH. ALSO, WATER COULD ENTER THOSE UNITS THAT CONTAIN A CRACKED OR MISSING SERVO CAP LOCATING TAB, EVENTUALLY CAUSING CORROSION THAT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE FUNCTION OF THE SPEED CONTROL.

Safety risk

IF EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS OCCURS AND THE SPEED CONTROL IS USED, THE SPEED CONTROL COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE, RESULTING IN A STUCK THROTTLE. A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPEED CONTROL CABLES. VEHICLES WITH SPEED CONTROL CABLES FROM CAVITIES 3 AND 4 WILL HAVE THE CABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	96	9,480 mi
Electrical system: ignition	36	60,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	33	45,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	32	30,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	30	85,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	28	112,779 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	27	60,000 mi
Electrical system	25	29,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	22	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	21	117,075 mi
Structure: body: door	19	89,000 mi
Steering	18	78,500 mi
Unknown or other	14	34,343 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	13	40,000 mi
Suspension	13	78,500 mi
Air bags	10	41,400 mi
Power train	9	45,000 mi
Structure: body	9	126,000 mi
Service brakes	8	155,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	8	—
Tires	8	—
Air bags: frontal	7	12,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	7	150,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	7	39,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	7	76,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	6	36,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	6	—
Power train: manual transmission	6	56,500 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	6	8,900 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	6	20,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	5	18,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	5	30 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	5	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	5	82,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	5	40,000 mi
Structure	5	100,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	4	64,096 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	4	15,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	4	—
Engine	4	130,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	4	19,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	4	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	4	20,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	4	39,893 mi
Structure: frame and members	4	30,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables	4	103,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	4	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	4	29,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages	4	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	3	—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	3	36,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	3	70,000 mi
Equipment	3	56,500 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	3	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	3	39,154 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	3	32,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	3	100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	3	—
Steering: rack and pinion	3	39,893 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	3	94,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	3	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	3	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	2	—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	2	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices	2	300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	91,185 mi
Interior lighting	2	—
Parking brake	2	—
Power train: clutch assembly	2	—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	2	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	2	—
Seat belts	2	90,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	2	22,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	2	—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	2	29,000 mi
Suspension: front	2	—
Tires: tread/belt	2	—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	2	68,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	2	—
Wheels: rim	2	80,850 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay	1	—
Electrical system: wiring	1	8,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)	1	132,923 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	140,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	10,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery	1	12,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	1	5,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	163,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	1	500 mi
Seats	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	1	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	195,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	1	—
Steering: linkages	1	—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment	1	—
Structure: body: roof and pillars	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	1	—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	1	—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	1	90,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	113,000 mi
Suspension: rear	1	56,991 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	—
Visibility	1	79,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: linkages	1	—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	—
Wheels	1	—

The 2000 model has 122 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.