Table 1 shows twelve common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2004 Mazda Tribute. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (two problems).
Chocking rod went though it Read details...
2004 Mazda Tribute stalls at low speeds. No warning lights, car just dies and coasts to a complete stop. Lose steering capability. Dies in a matter of 5 seconds and some times do not even have time to pull over to the side of the road. Usually restarts after 5-10 minutes of trying. Read details...
2004 Mazda Tribute, 6 cylinder. The engine exploded upon starting, specifically the intake manifold. Upon starting, an extremely loud explosion occurred, the hood was raised about an inch and smoke and flame poured out from under the hood. Read details...