2002 Mazda Tribute engine problems
132 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2002 Mazda Tribute, which is 26% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 132 26% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 8 fires.
What owners wrote
While driving our 2002 mazda tribute on the highway, a fire started under the car - we suddenly noticed engine started to stutter and then saw smoke coming out of the back of the car and then the exhaust pipe fell out of the rear. Within a minute or so as we were trying to pull over, both the steering wheel and the brake failed. We finally brought the car to stop on the shoulder of the exit ramp close by, by decelerating and using the parking brake.
While driving at 25 MPH the vehicle stalled with no warning which caused the lost of the power steering and braking. Rolled off side of the road. Passengers shaken but not injured. Vehicle was able to be restarted. Dealer notified.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Mazda Tribute
- Brakes 88 complaints
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Cruise control 38 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Body & structure 27 complaints
- Transmission 26 complaints
- Latches & locks 22 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints