Mazda Tribute owners have reported 49
problems related to engine stall (under the engine and engine cooling category).
Engine Stall problem of the 2005 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 01/27/2014
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving in reverse approximately 5 mph, the engine stalled and restarted after waiting a few moments. There was no prior warning. The failure occurred whenever the gear lever was shifted into the reverse position. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04v175000 (power train). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was unavailable. Js.
2004 Mazda Tribute SUV completely stalled driving 35 mph, this is the fourth such incident in 2 years of engine stall, dealer has been unable to diagnose issue "unable to duplicate". This incident resulted in near rear end collision by an 18 wheel truck. Driver side front wheel bearing also failed at 50,000 miles.
Nhtsa recall campaign 04v175000; Mazda issued an engine stalling recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but engine would not startr aftere recall repairs.
Engine Stall problem of the 2003 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 06/18/2004
Consumer received NHTSA recall 04v175000 concerning engine stalling. Three weeks after having recall repairs performed and while driving at low speeds vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted vehicle, and took it back to dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
2001 Mazda Tribute v6 4wd (mfg date 06/01). While driving approx. 35 mph, vehicle lost power from an apparent engine stall. Several dash board lights illuminated with the event occurance, power steering function was lost. Vehicle speed was quickly reducing. Vehicle was pulled into a nearby parking lot. After waiting approx. A minute, engine was restarted as normal. Driving seemed normal for the 2 miles of the trip completion.
Engine stalls while driving at various speeds. Loss of steering and braking. Very serious and scary situation.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 11/15/2003
Vehicle has suddenly stalled in traffic several times. Was travelling at approx 35-45mph. This happened twice. Veh was taken to dealer, who re-programmed the computer. Several months have passed without incident, problem has occurred again. Very concerned that when engine stalls, I lose power steering and may not be able to turn off the road before being struck from the rear. Each time this has occurred I have been able to pull into the median or a side street. But I wonder what will happen if I am in the middle lane???.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 07/26/2003
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning , the vehicle shut off, which caused the consumer to pull over. It was hard to hard to get the vehicle started again. Dealer notified. When the engine stalled, the vehicle lost power steering and brakes. The consumer used the hand brake along with both feet on the pedal to stop the vehicle. The second incident occurred during city driving.
Engine Stall problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 06/27/2003
Engine stalls while driving. Dealer notified.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 06/26/2003
Since I purchased the auto in April 2002, there has been a burning smell coming from the engine. Every time I took the auto in for an oil change (every 3000 miles) I asked them to take a look at the engine because of the smell and every time they said they couldn't find anything except excess oil on the engine. If it is a brand new auto why is there oil on the engine?? no answer from the service dept. Finally after a year of complaining they actually looked at the engine and found a cracked block. The service dept said it must of happened when the engine was factory installed. I was told it was still ok to drive. They would get back to me when the "part" was in. Also they didn't believe me that something was wrong with the brakes. Once again everytime I took it in for an oil change I told them the brakes didn't feel right. I would have to pump the brakes to stop sometimes and other times sitting a light they would depress to the floor. Surprising nothing was found until the service dept actually drive the auto around (for the above problem) did they discover that I needed a new master cylinder!!! this is unbelievable, I have had both problems since the auto was purchased. Luckily it never stalled on me. What the heck it up with this model year???.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 06/26/2003
Engine stalls while driving with no warning. We have taken the car into the dealer twice before for the same thing, each time they said it was fixed.
Engine Stall problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 05/25/2003
Engine stalls when cold start.
Engine Stall problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 02/06/2003
Engine stalled. Ph.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 10/30/2002
Engine quit running while going down hill in 'drive' at 35 mph. Approached busy intersection without power assisted steering or brakes due to engine stall. Narrowly avoided hitting stoppped vehicle in left turn lane. Dt.
Engine Stall problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 10/03/2002
The engine cut out for no reason while driving, causing sudden loss of power brakes, steering etc. Luckily, no other traffic was on the road or there may have been an accident. This is the second time this problem has occurred on this vehicle. One year ago, the engine stalled while driving while driving down a hill, and a multi-car accident was narrowly avoided at the bottom of the hill. The dealer claims that Mazda told them to replace the "pcu" at the time, and then called me back later to confirm this was indeed the fix to this reported nationwide problem. Obviously, since the problem has now re-occurred one year later, Mazda's initial fix was wrong and Mazda still does not know what is causing this problem. Your website reports numerous similar consumer complaints, which is disturbing. What is the government doing to protect consumers? there should be a forced recall. This is a real safety issue - a downhill stall!!! must we wait until deaths occur? I would like to hear a response from NHTSA. I plan to forward this list of complaints to my congressman. Mr.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 09/03/2002
Engine suddenly stalled while coasting down hill.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 08/17/2002
Engine stalled going down slight incline at 30-35 mph. Lost power steering and power brakes. Narrow road with no place to pull off. Difficulty stopping vehicle safely. Very scary incident. After vehicle stopped put gear shift in park and vehicle restarted without difficulty. Proceeded to destination without further problems. Vehicle currently at dealers for repair. Dealer had advised there were problems with 2001 models but problem was fixed on all 2002 models. Obviously not true in my case!!.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 08/16/2002
I took my new Mazda Tribute in 3 times before my second payment was due. On 6/27/02, the engine stalled while driving and I had no brakes or acceleration control. I had to turn the key 3-4 times to get it to start again. On 8/16/02, I took the vehicle in to have the taillights and dashboard lights repaired. On 8/20, the car stalled as I was approaching a major intersection during 5 o'clock traffic. I had to turn the key 4-5 times to get it to start. I am scared to drive this vehicle due to the repetitive safety malfunctions. Stan olsen has told me that it will cost me if I want a different vehicle.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 08/08/2002
Engine stalled on freeway. All electronics including brakes shut down. Unbelievable that a vehicle so new is having this problem. After more research, I'm finding many more people with the same problem. Don't wait until a fatal crash before you fix the problem.
Engine Stall problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 08/01/2002
While driving down hill engine will suddenly stall, cause unknown. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer reprogramed computer chip. Problem keeps reoccurring. Please provide any further information.
Engine Stall problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 07/22/2002
Engine stalled in 5:00 p. M. Traffic. Completely shut down. No brakes and no steering. Can't believe I did not get hurt or killed. Mazda must make a recall on Tribute before someone is killed.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 07/22/2002
Consumer states that the vehicle stalls when driving. Dealer reprogrammed pcm with updated calibration. Checked base idle and found engine to stall when iac valve is disconnected. Cleaned throttle camber. Reinstalled and set base idle to 29 percent. Replaced air flow meter and dpfe sensor.
Engine Stall problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 07/17/2002
The engine has stalled while driving on 3 different occasions. Power steering and brakes are very diffiicult to use.
Engine Stall problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 07/10/2002
Engine stalled while driving at 35mph on city street. Was able to restart engine after stopping. Dealer reprogrammed engine computer.
Engine Stall problem of the 2005 Mazda Tribute
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