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Starter problems of the 2001 Mazda Tribute

Three problems related to starter have been reported for the 2001 Mazda Tribute.

car   Starter problem 1
Failure Date: 10/30/2001

Long crank time at cold start.

car   Starter problem 2
Failure Date: 07/25/2001

After sitting a while or overnight, vehicle will not start, dealer can not find problem, possible starter problem.

car   Starter problem 3

Problems with vehicle jerking, problem believed to be the result of a defective transmission. The transmission was flushed but the problem remained the same. The dealer later replaced the transmission. (the vehicle would jerk between the speeds of 45-50, but after the replacement, down to 35-45 mph. The vehicle stalled while approaching a traffic light with no warning. The manufacturer refused liability.