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Check Engine Light On Problems of Mazda Tribute

Mazda Tribute owners have reported 19 problems related to check engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category).

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Mazda Tribute 1

Failure Date: 06/02/2015

The 2005 Mazda Tribute initially started to be sporadically sluggish/hesitation when stepping on the gas. It seemed like there was a delay from when I pressed on the gas pedal to when the vehicle actually accelerated. On 6/4/15, a couple days after first experiencing the sluggishness/hesitant acceleration, the vehicle stalled/lost power while driving 55 miles per hour on a busy road. Fortunately, I was able to coast over to the side of the road. Within a few minutes I was able to restart the vehicle and continue on my way. The vehicle continued to be sluggish at acceleration and would randomly stall while driving and/or idling. At this point with the vehicle's mechanical issues, the check engine light was not on- even though there was something major wrong with the vehicle. Over the next couple weeks I had the vehicle in the shop three times. The first time in the shop (6/6/15) the check engine light was still not on- -so they were not able to diagnose the problem. They shop suggested replacing the fuel filter and do a fuel system clean-- which I did. The vehicle continued to be sluggish/hesitant when accelerating & randomly stalled while driving and/or idling. About a week later the check engine light finally came on. I took the vehicle to the shop & they indicated the code was telling them that cylinder 2 was misfiring. No other codes were read. All the spark plugs were replaced, coils were checked (in good condition). The check engine light did not come back on; however, the vehicle continued to run sluggish and stall while driving (multiple times when I was going 55-65 mph). On 6/24/15 the car stalled again but this time it would not restart. I had the vehicle towed to the shop & they indicated the computer was dead and needed to be replaced. I contacted Mazda and they denied there were issues with the Mazda Tribute computers and said it was just my vehicle.

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Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Mazda Tribute 2

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

2005 Mazda Tribute. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine issues and requests compensation for repairs. The consumer stated when started the vehicle, it sounded like a truck and the check engine light started flashing. A diagnosis revealed the coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 Mazda Tribute 3

Failure Date: 08/04/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine seized and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2003 Mazda Tribute 4

Failure Date: 02/09/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. While driving 40 mph, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel and the vehicle stalled. Immediately after the failure, the vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v175000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)). He would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 86,400 and current mileage was 90,000.

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Check Engine Light On problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute 5

Failure Date: 10/03/2006

: the contact stated while traveling in hot weather, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle restarted after the transmission was shifted into park, and the ignition was turned off, then turned on. The dealership was unable to determine the problem. The fuel pump and crank shaft position sensor was replaced. Updated 10/30/06.

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Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 6

Failure Date: 08/20/2004

Dealership replaced the automatic transmission on October 14, 2003. An independent shop on March 2004 replaced the engine. Currently, consumer indicated that vehicle was at an independent shop to replace the catalytic converter for a third time . July 2005 the vehicle was taken back to the dealer because the check engine light illuminated.

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Check Engine Light On problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute 7

Failure Date: 01/15/2004

Vehicle cuts off at low speed (<35) mph, no engine light. Also vehicle hesitates when accelerator pushed.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute 8

Failure Date: 08/12/2003

While driving approximately 35-40 mph the engine stalled, the panel lights to include the check engine light came on and I had difficulty braking and steering my vehicle. After much difficulty I was able to stop the vehicle off the road. I then was unable to turn the vehicle off in order to restart it again. I called the dealer and sent Mazda an email and both organizations said they were not aware of anyone else having this problem and if I took it in the dealer might be able to find out what happened but there is no guarantee. This is the 2nd time this has happened. I am afraid to drive the vehicle because it happens without notice and I am afraid of someone hitting me from behind when it stalls.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2003 Mazda Tribute 9

Failure Date: 05/07/2003

While driving the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The consumer has had multiple problems with this vehicle.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 10

Failure Date: 12/01/2002

Vehicle stalls and loses power, and check engine light stays illuminated, since first purchasing vehicle.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 11

Failure Date: 09/13/2002

1. Mositure in passenger side headlight at 10kmi. 2. Coolant indicator light @ 14k mi. 3. Engine light @ 15k mi. 4. Engine shuts down, lose brakes and steering, traveling at 55-60 mph approaching and slowing down to make a left-hand turn at a slightly downward slope in road. Had to put vehicle in park and restart engine. Could have turned in front of oncoming vehicles and been hit broadside due to loss of all power. Ake. Nlm.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 12

Failure Date: 07/03/2002

While going downhill at appximately 40 mph, engine stalled. Lost power brakes and steering. Able to stop car safely (barely). Taking vehicle to dealer. Had initally made an appointment since my engine check light came on 4 days before this stalling incident. I asked the dealer if I should still drive my Tribute with the engine check light on, they said it was safe and not to worry. Don't know if the two problems are related or not.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 13

Failure Date: 05/05/2002

Engine stalls while coasting downhill. The incident has occurred 3 times since I have had the vehicle. I am able to restart it after I pull over. I get the battery and engine light on. This last two incidents have almost caused me to be hit from behind.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 14

Failure Date: 01/31/2002

The engine light came on and the engine stalled, losing control of the steering and the brakes. I had to coast to a stop in the center turning lane. After the vehicle came to a stop, I put the vehicle in park and restarted the car without any problems. If there had not been a turning lane, I would have crashed into the car in front of me. If I had been passing a car at the time, I could have been hit by oncoming traffic. This is the first time this has happened to me, but from researching this problem, it is apparent this is happening to many people. I took the Tribute to the dealer and they said this problem was not occuring with my vehicle, but with the 2. 0 liter engine Tributes. He implied that I might have hit the keys in some way and turn the engine off. I got no satisfaction from the service department, so I had no option but to voice my concern about this safety issue.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 15

Failure Date: 08/29/2001

Engine stalled after going down a hill at 35-40 mph. No engine warning light came on. Was able to restart without further problems.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 16

Failure Date: 07/01/2001

Consumer states while driving without warning the engine light came on and the vehicle stalled resulting in loss of power steering and brakes manufacturer has been notified about problem however found no solution. Nlm dealer replaced pcm and relay. However problem still exist. Dealer will contact service manager to advise consumer of a recall for the windshield wipers that disengages when in use.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 17

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

At 30-50 mph traveling down hill engine stalled twice. Consumer lost complete control of the steering which made it difficult to pull over to the side of the road. The engine and oil light was illuminated. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this call. Ph.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 18

Was traveling down a steep, curvey hill at approximately 35-45 mph when the vehicle stalled. I lost control of the steering as well as the brakes. The engine lights came on. I was meeting a vehicle at the time and luckily missed running into the oncoming vehicle due to incident occuring in a curve. This is the second incident that this has occurred. It has been reported to the dealership and they said that they had never heard of this occuring before now. This is a real safety concern for me and my family. Gg--ky dt.

Check Engine Light On problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute 19

The vehicle has stalled several times without warning. The first two times the vehicle stalled while at a stop light. The second two times the vehicle was in motion. Neither time did the check engine light illuminate. The vehicle restarts with no problem. Consumer called the service department and was informed that there was nothing that could be done if the check engine light did not illuminate.

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