2002 Mazda Tribute power train problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Mazda Tribute — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was shifting erratically and made an abnormal rumbling sound. The contact stated that the vehicle…”
filed Nov 22, 2023
“The contact owned a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, a pop noise was heard, the vehicle had unintended acceleration; the engine revved and sped up to 80 - 90 mph, inadvertently, and the brakes failed to engage after the contact had depressed with both feet on the…”
filed Sep 17, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 DURATEC ENGINES , DURING…Campaign 04V175000 · Apr 9, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are noted in Red. SA-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 DESCRIPTION Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance…
SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2026
Power Train problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 13 | 33% |
| 2009 Tribute | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 Tribute | 25 | 12% |
| 2006 Tribute | 14 | 11% |
| 2005 Tribute | 24 | 6% |
| 2004 Tribute | 14 | 9% |
| 2003 Tribute | 24 | 12% |
| 2001 Tribute | 69 | 12% |
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.