2001 Mazda Tribute steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 36 complaints for the 2001 Mazda Tribute, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
While attempting to make a turn while traveling 15MPH steering locked up, causing vehicle to loose control and rollover. *akthere were no injuries and no other vehicle was involved, after the vehicle was released from the body shop, the consumer drove about 20 miles when an engine rod failed, the mechanic believes that this may have been the cause of the original accident. *nlm
Unusual squeaking noises heard from lower steering column where it connects to power steering rack at slow speeds. When going slowly over small bumps and turning steering wheel from side to side, strange noises can be heard from the steering rack including a mechanical noise. Vehicle only has 29,300 miles on it and is not used off-road. Mazda dealer finds we need to replace the tie rod ends and has ordered replacement parts. We will ask for the old parts when the final repair is made.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Mazda Tribute
- Engine 171 complaints
- Electrical system 88 complaints
- Brakes 61 complaints
- Latches & locks 59 complaints
- Transmission 58 complaints
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Cruise control 41 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints