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Automatic Transmission Problems of Mazda Tribute - part 2

Mazda Tribute owners have reported 45 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category).

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2004 Mazda Tribute 26

Failure Date: 05/10/2004

2004 Mazda Tribute when placed in reverse will not hold and goes forward.

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Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 27

Failure Date: 04/22/2004

There is something very wrong here with this vehicle, I have had 2 transmissions counting the first one installed by Mazda. I found this site today and read what I have been looking for. Consumers who are at high risk driving an unsafe vehicle. The fact that it completely stalls while driving is unacceptable. This is a harmful and expensive vehicle to operate. I also found that Mazda and or any dealership involved with this vehicle is not going to support the consumer at all. I had to pay for 2 transmissions of 9500 total. No help at all from Mazda, or Ford for the bad transmission I got on the 2nd time it failed. It is now dead again in the driveway, less than a year after the 3rd transmission was installed. I hope someone gets madza or our government to step in and take care of this matter as it is huge safety problem. If it was a toy for a child it would of been recalled, if it was a building product it would be recalled. What is wrong here Mazda-Ford. Why don't you take care of this?.

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Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 28

Failure Date: 01/27/2004

Complete failure of transmission. No warning symptoms of any problem. Mileage at failure was 71,000. Mileage at last transmission flush was 48,000. After failure was inspected by service techs at the dealership, they noted that the transmission fluid was very clean, which was described as non-typical of such a failure. Further investigation is pending to determine whether Mazda will participate or contribute to a remedy.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2004 Mazda Tribute 29

Failure Date: 11/29/2003

Hard shifting transmission on new 2004 Mazda mpv.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2003 Mazda Tribute 30

Failure Date: 11/27/2003

I recently purchased a new 2003 Mazda Tribute SUV. At times it is difficult to get it out of the park position after I start the engine. At other times it will not start until I force the steering wheel to move. Is this inherent in this model?.

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Automatic Transmission problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute 31

Failure Date: 07/22/2003

We have a 2002 Mazda Tribute ES 2wd. On several occasions, the vehicle has stalled at slow speeds (so far). The stalling has occurred when shifting from park to reverse, reverse to drive, and it also happened when we drove over a speed bump. The Mazda dealership has made three unsuccessful attempts to fix the problem so far. The vehicle is at the dealer at the moment for the fourth attempt. If this is unsuccessful, we are going to pursue a refund under the north carolina lemon law.

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Automatic Transmission problem of the 2003 Mazda Tribute 32

Failure Date: 05/07/2003

When the consumer applied pressure to the accelerator pedal the vehicle did not move.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2003 Mazda Tribute 33

Failure Date: 02/12/2003

After sitting for 2 days in feburary of 2003, my 2001 Mazda Tribute has a hard start and extrame hesitation when driving. Later the engine light came on. I had the vehicle towed to Mazda dealership who said it was caused by busted spark plug. I oked a tune up. In March 2003 after sitting two days, the same problem occurred. I called the dealership and was told they found a callapsed hose. I have not allowed the vehicle to sit for 2 days again but did notice a slight hesitation off and on and it is now December 2003 and the problem has gotten worse. And like other complaints, it starts at elevation between 45-50 mph. After 55 it's fine. It does this all the time. As of 1-2-04 I have a scheduled appointment to have it checked out. I also want to mention that about 4 months ago as I was driving to work, the vehicle stalled with no warning however, I was able to coast to the shoulder with no problems. After about 15 minutes the vehicle started with no problem.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 34

Failure Date: 11/27/2002

I have had a problem with my transmission shifting hard and sometimes jerking when on going up hill. I have had many auto services check into it but they can not find a reason for it because it doesn't do it all the time. And Mazda USA refuses to look up or fix recalls on my Mazda because it was made in canada but I bought it in kentucky new. I bought it in the USA and it is a Mazda and I feel Mazda should fix it. My battle with Mazda to fix my Tribute started in 2002. I know I have a recall on the computer system. Canada told me that it needed to be reprogrammed. This could be related to why my problems with my Tribute come and go. I do not trust it anymore.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 35

Failure Date: 09/01/2002

Transmission feels like it's "slipping" at or around 45mph. Down shifting is occurring while driving at a consistent mph. Once at 55 it's okay.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute 36

Failure Date: 08/16/2002

While driving down hill at 35mph and with no warning vehicle stalled and caused consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 37

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

Consumer states the transmission on vehicle constantly stalls and jumps in/out of gear while driving. Transmission has already been replaced 2x and is currently w/dlr for 3rd replacement. Mr.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 38

Failure Date: 08/10/2001

My automatic transmission is stalling while driving at speeds of over 40 mph. This problem has occurred to my vehicle 4 times over the past 10 months. Each time the dealer insists that the problem has been fixed, but then it happens again. All four times that it has happened I have been driving on the same road, which is a one lane road through a very hilly and curvey section, and have almost caused a collision each time. When the car stalls, the power brakes and steering are lost, making it almost impossible to stop the out of control car. Because of my quick thinking, I was able to put the car into neutral, restart the car, and put it back into drive in enough time to avoid a collision. I do not feel safe riding in this car with my children, and Mazda has no idea how to fix this problem. Two of my CO-workers have the same vehicle. One of them had this same problem four times and finally had to get rid of the car because Mazda couldn't fix it. My other CO-worker has only had the problem once, but it can happen at any time. This is more than just a coincidence that the only two people I know with this car are having the same problems. This car is a hazard to all drivers on the road.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 39

Failure Date: 05/05/2001

When driving at highway speeds speedometer goes up and down. When driving and letting up on accelerator pedal, vehicle shifts into lower gear. Feels like brakes were applied very hard. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, cannot find cause of problem. Consumer states the cluster gauges are erratic, then the transmission shifts long or slow, on three different occasions, the transmission shifted from over drive to first, when letting up on the gas pedal it felt like the brakes were applied very hard, dealer stated the transmission was replaced. Vehicle has been worked on for water intrusion, carpet had to be replaced, dealer removed and resealed the windshield and repaired the rust in the windshield frame, rust also formed on the mounting brackets under the dash due to water leak, dealer removed and refit the left front fender to gain access to water leakage through the missed body seam and wiring harness. Dealer replaced the fuse box to repair the radio and cluster gauges. Turn signals are inoperable. Consumer states the only repair completed was the replacement of the carpet.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 40

Failure Date: 01/27/2001

Erratic shifting patterns, 6 visits to dealer with no resolution to date.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2005 Mazda Tribute 41

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2005 Mazda Tribute developed problems with the transmission and the engine switch. The consumer was unable to move the gear selector from park to drive and the key became stuck.

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Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 42

The transmission has a tendency to slip if the vehical has been sitting for an extended period of time, several hours to overnight. The vehicle will start fine, but when I have to come to a complete stop, such as at a stop sign, when I step on the gas pedal, the vehicle will hesitate for a few seconds, and then finally decide to accelerate . This causes a problem when you are trying to pull out into traffic. Notified the dealer, but service dept said that if they could not duplicate the problem, then there is nothing they can do. Dealer is located 1-1/2 hours from where I live. Due to dealer attitude, and the fact that I would have to take time off from work to go up there, I am debating whether or not I will bother taking the vehicle in at this time.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 43

When starting vehicle and proceeding from park into traffic vehicle hesitates and nearly stalls, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem. Please give any further details.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 44

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.

Automatic Transmission problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute 45

While placing vehicle in reverse and accelerating vehicle will stall, and accelerate forward a couple feet. Dealer has been notified, and has been aware of problem for 2nd time.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems	45
Power Train problems	37
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems	26
Transmission Failure problems	17
Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems	12
Manual Transmission problems	5
Overdrive Light On problems	5
Transfer Case problems	4
Automatic Transmission Cooler problems	4
Transmission Noise problems	4