2001 Mazda Tribute Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Mazda Tribute, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 42,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine stalled” (10% of reports).
- 167engine and engine cooling complaints
- 42,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 17 of 167 complaints (10%)
- Brakes steering: mentioned in 13 of 167 complaints (8%)
- Please provide: mentioned in 12 of 167 complaints (7%)
- Further information: mentioned in 9 of 167 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 167 complaints, 4 a fire.
Mazda Tribute engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tribute | 2 | 1% | 14,643 |
| 2006 Tribute | 5 | 4% | 1,300 |
| 2005 Tribute | 2 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Tribute | 17 | 11% | 73,000 |
| 2003 Tribute | 23 | 12% | 47,000 |
| 2002 Tribute | 124 | 32% | 24,000 |
| 2001 Tribute | 167 | 30% | 42,500 |
| 2000 Tribute | 3 | 60% | 48,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:cables; engine and engine cooling
Problem: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Risk: A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling and occasionally while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would stall with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was…
Keys come out of the ignition when my mazda tribute is not in park. I forgot today that the front rotors are real bad and need replaced and i only have 41140 miles on my 2001 tribute which i bought brand new from the mazda dealer in town. I have to replace the front door handle twice now since it…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. The contact stated the vehicle was parked and shut off for a few hours when it engulfed into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. The…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Mazda Tributes have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 167 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2001 Mazda Tribute (30% of the 563 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mazda Tribute engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 42,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Mazda Tribute?
The most frequent phrase is “engine stalled”, in 17 of 167 complaints, followed by “brakes steering” (13).
Other 2001 Mazda Tribute problems
See all 2001 Mazda Tribute problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Tribute years.