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2002 Mazda Tribute brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 88 complaints for the 2002 Mazda Tribute, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
88 18% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
70,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 13
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Brakes complaints by mileage, 2002 Mazda Tribute Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 70,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 9 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 6 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 10 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 9 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 7 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 3 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 7 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 4 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 2 complaints 200k+ miles: 3 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 70,000 miles
Based on 62 complaints that include mileage. 40% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles9
20k to 40k miles6
40k to 60k miles10
60k to 80k miles9
80k to 100k miles7
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles3
140k to 160k miles7
160k to 180k miles4
180k to 200k miles2
200k+ miles3

What the data shows

Of the 62 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash, 13 fires.

What owners wrote

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda tribute. While driving 65 MPH, the contact heard a flapping sound that only occurred when the accelerator pedal was depressed. She then noticed smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. Recall number 07v157000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module) was referenced. The insurance inspector stated that the cause of the fire was due to the recalled item. However, the inspector is waiting for a second opinion.

Reported at 47,000 miles, July 2007 Fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the front passenger door malfunctioned and as a result, she unable to unlocked or open the door. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 152,000. The consumer stated brake fluid leaked which caused her to not have any brakes. As a result, the consumer had an accident and hit a pole.

Reported at 150,000 miles, February 2012 Crash

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