2002 Mazda Tribute service brakes, hydraulic problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Mazda Tribute — 16% 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
“I noticed a brake fluid leak under the vehicle in my garage. After checking under the hood, I noticed brake fluid splattered around engine compartment. When I checked the brake fluid,the top was loose,and the reservoir was low. This is the second time I noticed this, and when I checked my vin#…”
filed Mar 2, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Service Brakes, HydraulicCampaign 12V016000 · Jan 20, 2012
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE…Campaign 07V157000 · Apr 10, 2007
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Tribute | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 Tribute | 13 | 3% |
| 2004 Tribute | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 Tribute | 21 | 11% |
| 2001 Tribute | 46 | 8% |
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.