2002 Mazda Tribute engine and engine cooling problems
124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Mazda Tribute — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mazda tribute. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop and continued to move forward. The contact had to forcefully depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, none…”
filed Sep 16, 2019
“I pulled onto a dirt road because there was smoke coming from the front of my car and when I stopped I opened the hood and there was like a small fire coming from under the hood I got scared called my mother and 2 seconds later the whole front of the car was on fire. *tr”
filed May 24, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tribute | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Tribute | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 Tribute | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Tribute | 17 | 11% |
| 2003 Tribute | 23 | 12% |
| 2001 Tribute | 167 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.