2001 Mazda Tribute steering problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Mazda Tribute — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Corroded Subframe led to almost complete separation of drivers side control arm, 72k original miles, took my problem to Bergery Mazda where no one cared. If the part was already replaced in 2014 how is it possibly broken already.”
filed Jul 24, 2024
“Mazda recall 7514d, cross brace kit, failed causing catastrophic loss of steering. The cross brace attachment at the frame failed. Cross brace intact, but the frame attachment was severely corroded causing frame failure and cross brace separation from the frame. The recall was completed 8/21/14. It…”
filed May 21, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLESCampaign 00V223002 · Aug 9, 2000
Steering problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 11 | 28% |
| 2009 Tribute | 19 | 54% |
| 2008 Tribute | 94 | 47% |
| 2006 Tribute | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 Tribute | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Tribute | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Tribute | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 Tribute | 15 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Mazda Tribute
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.