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2002 Mazda Tribute Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mazda Tribute has 68 NHTSA brakes complaints and 3 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Mazda Tribute

Engine
117
Brakes
68
Airbags
35
Powertrain
27
Speed Control
27
Electrical
25
Structure
24
Steering
15
Latches & Locks
12
Suspension
10
Other
5
Lights
5
Tires
5
Fuel System
4
Visibility
4
Wheels
3

68

Complaints

3

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026

Brakes Recalls

12V016000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2000, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLIN...

07V157000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS. THIS CONDIT...

07E023000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11...

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 22, 2022SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was il...
Apr 10, 2018SERVICE BRAKESMY 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID PER MAZDA RECALL MY VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED 01/02. AND...
Apr 23, 2016SERVICE BRAKESCATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF RUBBER BRAKE HOSE ON FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL. TOTAL LOSS OF ABS BRAKING SYSTEM...
Mar 2, 2015SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKESI NOTICED A BRAKE FLUID LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE. AFTER CHECKING UNDER THE HOOD, I NOTICE...
Nov 19, 2014SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERM...
Mar 24, 2013SERVICE BRAKESBOUGHT VEHICLE AT ABOUT 75K MILES, CURRENTLY HAS 99K MILES, DURING THIS ENTIRE TIME THE BRAKES HAVE ...
Mar 6, 2013SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MP...
Nov 25, 2012SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE BURST IN...
Oct 10, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE ...
Aug 8, 2012SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARK...
Jun 13, 2012SERVICE BRAKESGOT A RECALL NOTICE IN FEB. 2012 AND HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM MAZDA SINCE. I DID CONTACT THE CO....
Jun 1, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE RECALL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE CALLED...
May 23, 2012SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NU...
May 1, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL 6712A CONCERNING ABS SYSTEM REPAIRS ...
Apr 23, 2012SERVICE BRAKESMASTER CYLINDER CAP LEAK CAUSED FLUID TO DRIP ON ABS MODULE CAUSING SHORT, NOW ABS MODULE MOTOR STAY...
Mar 25, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS A STRONG BU...
Feb 22, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR MALFUNCT...
Feb 16, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID N...
Feb 8, 2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE.THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUM...
Feb 1, 2012SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE ASSOCIATED ...

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