Three problems related to door hinge have been reported for the 2002 Mazda Tribute.
Door Hinge problem
1 Drivers side door handle broke, will not open from the inside. This is the second time this has happened.
Door Hinge problem
2 Driver side interior door handle on 2002 Mazda Tribute is inoperable. Failed after vehicle was parked and driver was attempting to open door. Is a safety hazard if quick egress is required. Currently searching on-line to find replacement part.
Door Hinge problem
3 Both the inside handles of my 2002 Mazda Tribute have malfunctioned causing extreme difficult in getting out of the vehicle. This could result in a very dangerous situation in the case of an accident or fire along with various other incidents. It is my understanding from internet searching that this is a common problem, however, I have never heard of other vehicles having this problem.