Mazda Tribute owners have reported 54
problems related to service brakes (under the service brakes category).
Service Brakes problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 01/23/2012
The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 12v016000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). An authorized dealer was notified and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was then notified and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer and have the failure diagnosed at his expense. The manufacturer stated that if the test results were not related to the failure, they would not repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 01/03/2012
The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v016000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module ). The recall campaign was expected to begin February 2012 however, the parts needed for the repairs were not readily available. The contact believed that the time frame involved with having a recall defect repaired was unreasonable. The contact had not experienced a failure within the vehicle. The current mileage was unknown.
Service Brakes problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 12/01/2011
The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12v016000 service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module in December 2012. The dealer advised the contact that the recall could not be performed because the part needed for repairs was not available. The dealer was unable to provide a date in which the part was expected to become available. The manufacturer also advised that the part was not available. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 09/30/2011
I started my car and the 'check engine' light flashed on-and-off. Thinking it would go away, I drove to route 3 in south shore, MA. Once on the highway, the light did not stop flashing, so I pulled over. Thirty seconds after pulling over in a rest area, white smoke appeared from under the hood. 10 seconds later, black smoke came from the hood which was accompanied with a burning smell. Luckily, someone from massdot was in the rest area and we determined that it was a car fire. We proceeded to step back and call 911 from a safe distance. The engine area of the car was on fire until the fire department was able to put it out.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 07/27/2011
2002 Mazda Tribute lx awd axle shafts with abs sesor rings are damaged and need replacing.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 06/24/2011
I was driving home and the front coil spring broke{the top portion} when it broke it blew out my tire and loged a piece of it in between the brake rotor some how tearing the tire to bits. And then apx a month after that the other one broke luckily it di not do the same damage as the first time. So because of the cheaply made and wrongfully heat treated metal the spring broke. Which cost me a tire of 165. 00 and to replace th spring at the cost of 273. 69
this should be a recall because someone is going to die after looking in to it Ford explorer,and the escape which is the exact same as the Mazda I found this has been a issue for alot of people. A sping of all parts of a car shouls never break like this. This could have and should have been prevented by not over heating the steel that the spring was made out of the is clearly neglect on Ford manufacturing and needs to be addressed before someone dies. Because I was able to maneuver my car so I didn't hit anyone or anything the next person may not be so lucky. . . .
Service Brakes problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 04/02/2011
Email referral from center for auto safety on behalf of consumer NHTSA recall 12v357 / pe12-09. Referral associated an April 2011 incident with the recall and included a police accident report and two photos according to the narrative from the police report, the driver of the vehicle stated she was traveling north on route 35, when the brakes on the vehicle stopped working, which caused her to lose control of the vehicle at an intersection. She attempted to make a right run from route 35 onto a bridge, but the vehicle crossed all three lanes of traffic and crashed through a guardrail and landed against a tree. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames.
Service Brakes problem of the 2006 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 01/18/2011
I am a teacher. I was on my way to work. I put my foot on the gas peddle and it was stuck. I quickly pushed the break, put the car in neutral and was able to pull over. I remember hearing about this with toyotas so I pulled up my carpet thinking it might be that. I started back on my way to work and the peddle was not stuck at this point but still "sticky". I realized it was not the carpet at all, the pedal was the issue!
after work I was trying to pull out of my parked spot. My gas pedal got stuck again. My car was accelerating on its' own. I tried the brake it would not help. I put it in neutral and it slowed down. I was finally able to stop the car. I got out of the car to see what was going on and could not figure it out. I got back in the car and tried again, it was still stuck. This was so bad because not only was it dangerous for me, I am a teacher and the students walk through the parking lot all the time. It was dangerous for everyone. I called the Mazda dealer ( I have a 2006 Tribute) asking if there was a recall, they said no. I came home and found that many people had this same problem (the Ford escape is the same as my car) their gas peddle gets stuck!!! this is horrible, common, and dangerous.
Service Brakes problem of the 2009 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 06/08/2010
I purchased a new 2009 Mazda Tribute. I have always taken it to the dealer for maintenance. It has apx. 15000 miles. The last oil change at about 9,100 miles I complained about squeaking brakes. They verified that they were checked and found in good condition. On June 8, 2010 I was turning into a residential area and the car would not stop or slow down. I crashed into a median. Earlier that day I experienced a similar problem while braking but I thought it was due to the rain. When the accident occurred it had just stopped drizzling and the ground was visibly dry. I pressed on the brakes. They did not squeal, but the car would not stop. Something went really wrong.
Service Brakes problem of the 2006 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 05/13/2010
My mother was driving down the street on her way home and all of a sudden she ended up one the grass of the media and then across the street and then back up on the grass of the media and into a light pole where she died.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 04/01/2010
The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that she smelled a burning odor upon exiting the vehicle. The contact also stated that the anti lock braking light would intermittently illuminate and the anti lock braking system would engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the anti lock braking system was faulty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07v157000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Service Brakes problem of the 2008 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 08/10/2009
This is the third time in 5 years that we have had to replace the abs tone ring because it has broken/crumbled and caused our brakes to go out while driving! there seems to be some serious issues with the quality of this product?? I fear for my life at all times, never knowing when its going to decide to break again.
Service Brakes problem of the 2003 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 06/09/2009
The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v157000 and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer kept the vehicle for over four days. The contact was informed that the parts for the repair were unavailable and would arrive the following day. The dealer also stated that they would not provide a rental vehicle because her warranty was expired. The dealer removed the abs wiring harness, but could not install it back into place. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 86,000.
Service Brakes problem of the 2006 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 05/23/2009
I was having my brakes replaced by my boyfriend. He was using the jack to raise the vehicle up to take the tire off to change the brakes. He raised the vehicle, removed the tire and then without warning the jack collapsed and bent. The vehicle fell to the concrete. Luckily he wasn't under the vehicle at the time or he would have been killed.
Service Brakes problem of the 2004 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 03/30/2009
Second time replacing rotors on 2004 fwd Mazda Tribute. Only 61k on vehicle. First rotors replaced at 25k.
Service Brakes problem of the 2005 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 03/19/2009
Rotors are badly worn after only 48,000 miles. Technician says it is due to cheaper rotors installed by original factory not capable of withstanding winter conditions.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 09/01/2008
My car was parked for two days when a fire started in the engine compartment. The fire started on the abs module and burned the wire harness attached to the abs module. I was able to put the fire out before the fire did major damage was done, however, I had to cover the deductible and insurance had to cover the rest of the cost. This car had been recalled for the abs and I had taken it to the dealership when recalled. After service, I continued to receive recall notices, thought I was told there was nothing that needed to be serviced.
Service Brakes problem of the 2006 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 07/28/2008
The back brakes were inspected and they were worn down to 5% versus the front brakes still having over 50% left. The car only has 39k miles. The back brakes and rotors had to be replaced - not sure if this is going to correct the problem as we were told by the mechanic that it is unusual to replace the back brakes and rotors before the front.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 10/01/2007
When pulling out of a parking lot, I applied the brakes. The engine completely stalled. I started it back up and everytime I applied the brakes, the engine stalled. After letting it sit for 1/2 hour, it ran fine. Two days later, it happened again. The Mazda dealership and an independant auto shop ran diagnostic and said the car was fine. It stalls like this every 3-4 days with no warning. You will be driving down the highway and have to brake and it stalls completely. No power to steering or acceleration.
Service Brakes problem of the 2003 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 11/18/2006
The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the vehicle began jerking abnormally. The contact stated that the failure would only occur in cold temperatures and when there was snow on the ground. In addition, the alternator had failed and was replaced three times by the local dealer. The vehicle would also abnormally accelerate and exhibit an unusual increase in engine rpms to 4000. The contact believed the vehicle to be involved in NHTSA campaign id number: 04v583000 (vehicle speed control: cables) and NHTSA campaign id number: 07v157000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock: control unit/module) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in either recall. The vehicle was not. The current mileage was 175,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Service Brakes problem of the 2003 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 06/09/2006
I have had my front brakes replaced 3 times and rotors once in 50k miles. It started around 15k miles with load rubbing noise when brakes applied.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 08/12/2005
The consumer said that the vehicle stalled while being driven at 25 mph. The vehicle would not start after that. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the alternator and it still would not start. A mechanic told the consumer that the problem was electrical . The dealer said that the problem was electrical. The manufacturer said that the dealer would be responsible for replacing the alternator. The consumer said that she had to pay for the replacement. The dealer had the vehicle for a week. (12/01/05) the vehicle would make a noise when being driven up to 40 mph and a loud hissing noise would become noticeable when applying the brakes.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 12/12/2003
I have a Mazda Tribute which I bought brand new from Mazda and I just had to put new plates on, so it is exactly 1 year old in driving time. My problem is that at 16,000 miles the service department told me that I would soon need new brakes and rotors I thought that was strange as I have owned a number of new cars and never had to replace my rotors and never needed brakes on any car this early. Now at 20,000 miles they are saying they have to be replaced and my husband looked and said the rotors are all worn but that my brakes hardly look worn at all. Mazda dealership says this is a common situation with this particular car. My husband and I would like to report this because if a person were to be driving this make and model and not be taking it in regularly for the warrenty checks the rotors could go out and cause major problems.
Service Brakes problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 10/20/2003
The madza Tribute 2001 stalls without warning, at varying speeds. Both the brakes and the steering system are inoperable. The car starts again after this occurs. This has happened 5 times! luckily, my son who drives this car hasn't been injured. But what about the next time? what if he is driving on the expressway at 55 or 65 miles an hour? can Mazda assure me that he won't be seriously injured or killed? the service department has offered several explanations after verifying that this is a on going problem with this vehicle. We have been told that the air intake valve sticks when carbon builds up on it. Now we are told it is a flaw in the computer. Clearly there is a serious design flaw which the service departments have been unable to repair. This car is a disaster waiting to happen! how can I possibly allow my son to drive this vehicle?!!.
Service Brakes problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 07/15/2003
Brake rotors keep warping.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 06/15/2003
Within months of buying the SUV we had it back to crystal auto mall, green brook, NJ the problem. . . The steering wheel came loose, it would shift around as you drove down the road! this was a quick repair. Starting on sept 18,2002 we took it in to the dealer for the oil pressure light coming on, they replaced the oil sender unit, total $69. 52, which was covered by warranty. On oct 14 back for the same problem, they kept it until oct 17, replacing all kinds of parts, oil pump, oil gasket for a total of $924. 65, again covered by warranty. My husband was driving it home from this round of repairs and the same problem lit itself up again! he was almost home appox. 30 miles from the dealer, he called on his cell phone said he was coming right back, this time they had it from oct 18 to oct 31, 2002. What a surprise when I heard they replaced the entire motor for a total of $4,511. 17, again under warranty. Strange thing was that they would not extend the warranty on the new motor beyond the original guarantee for the truck. Now you tell me is this right? that's not the end of it, on June 21, 2003, we brought it in for a noise coming from the front end they kept it over the weekend until June 23 and told us it needs breaks and rotors and wheel alignment which of course is not under warranty!!! only 24000 miles on this SUV and nothing but headaches.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 04/27/2003
My 2002 Mazda Tribute seems to have an inordinate amount of brake dust. We were told that this was normal on the Tribute by the dealer. However, we have to clean the front wheels constantly because they are black with heavy dust within one week of washing. We have noticed other new vehicles do not appear to get as much brake dust in a short time period. We are wondering if large amounts of brake dust is a normal occurrence or if there is a defect in the braking system.
Service Brakes problem of the 2003 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 04/21/2003
When the brakes were applied the pedal went down to the floor.
Service Brakes problem of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
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Failure Date: 01/02/2003
The vehicles brake pedal went to the floor. The consumer had to pump the brake and use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle.
Service Brakes problem of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
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