Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 2001 Mazda Tribute

Engine shuts off without notices while driving. Very dangerous. Has happened 3 times, each time while driving in traffic and almost had accidents.

2001 maxda Tribute lx stalls in motion going approximately 45 mph. Has happened 3 times. Dealer has performed suggested repairs by Mazda but problem persist. Mazda dealer is out of ideas. Serious safety hazard to driver and other vehicles around you. Vehicle shuts down completely no power steering no brakes no control. Should be recalled.

While driving in traffic, down a slight hill, engine shut off without warning. Second time this has happened. First time back in 2001, dealer had for 2 days, unable to find problem or correct. Consider this a serious safety hazard. Will contact dealer again.

Whenever coasting between 30 and 40 mph vehicle shuts off. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.

Engine completely shuts off with no warning while driving. You do not realize it has occurred until you notice your power steering has become stiff or you go to accelerate. The problem has occurred three times first time 10/2001, second 11/2001 third 5/2002. Each time it occurred within first 30-45 minutes of driving and when the accelerator was not in use.

Our engine just shuts off when you least expect it as you are driving down the road. This results in a loss of brakes and steering. The only way to regain control is to put it in neutral and try to get it started again. Per your customer complaint database and other web sites I have researched, there are a lot of Tributes and escapes doing this. This is a serious safety problem! how many times does this have to be reported before something is done? Mazda continues to make excuses for months now, telling owners, like myself, that they can't duplicate the problem and they can't fix it. They often refuse to give customers copies of repair paperwork when they pick up their vehicle. Does someone have to get killed before this is resolved? my husband almost crashed last week going downhill when this happened the last time. Do something to help Tribute and escape owners!.

While driving at any speed vehicle could just shut down. Consumer loses all power, like power steering and abs, and few other items in vehicle. Dealer diagnosed for electrical problem, but could not duplicate customer concern.

While driving the steering wheel locked up and engine shuts off. The dealer was notified. This problem occurred intermittently and the dealer has not been able to correct the problem.

Engine shuts down while in rush hour traffic - same location, same speed - has happened 20+ times. Car has been taken to the dealership and I have called several times. Dealership does not know how to correct problem. I have almost been involved in a rear-end collision 3 times because of this problem. There are other Mazda Tributes in my area having the same problem according to the dealership.

The vehicle shuts down without warning while driving down hill leaving the driver with no brakes or steering. Nlm.

Engine just shuts off when you least expect it as you are driving down the road. This results in a loss of brakes and steering. Very dangerous situation!! I have a fear of driving this SUV. And I wish I could get my money back and get out of this unsafe vehicle.

Engine periodically shuts down at low rpms. Power steering and power brakes fail when engine shuts down and, as a result, the Tribute is difficult to steer and stop. Shutdowns have happened at least eleven times - always at low rpms (1000 rpm or less). Each shut down occurred when I was coasting downhill. Generally, I was also braking at the same time. The dealership's service department has been extremely diligent in their efforts but so far Mazda has been unable to provide the technical assistance needed to resolve the problem. I bought the Tribute in Jan 2001 and expericed the first failures before the first 3000 mile servicing. The first dealer resolution attempt was not documented. The technician queried the onboard computer but there was no code indicating any failure. On 4/28/02, after more failures, the problem was diagnosed as a wiring problem and "fixed". Three more falilures occurred before the Tribute reached 6000 miles. The dealer could not duplicate but on 8/8/01 advised Mazda. No repairs were made. Engine shutdowns continued and on 10/09/01 at 7,639 miles, the dealer removed the bypass air control valve and cleaned the passageway - as advised by Mazda technical assistance. The Tribute then ran fine for eight months. Then in June 2002, the problem reoccurred and the dealer was contacted. Dealer still had seen nothing further from Mazda concerning resolution of the problem and contacted them once more for assistance. Suggestion was to "re-program" the onboard computer the next time the car is brought in for servicing. This is a dangerous situation and will utlimately result in an accident. So far, shutdowns have occurred while I was in an uncongested area but that is simply luck. Mazda and Ford have a really dangerous situation that needs immediate attention and resolution. So far I have received nothing from Mazda letting me know there is a problem with the Tribute. Guess they feel it is not a problem as long as it can be ignored.