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2002 Mazda Tribute Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mazda Tribute has 25 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-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

25

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 3, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESMy car has had a abs engine code for a year that I have spent a lot of money trying to get it off be...
Oct 2, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)PCM/ECM
Dec 23, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ...
Apr 14, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESAPPLYING BRAKES AND ABS KICKS IN AND MAKES THE TIRES LOCK UP IN THE BACK AND SLIDES THE REAR END OF ...
Dec 18, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR MASTER SWITCH...
Jun 3, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESRECEIVED NOTICE FROM MAZDA REGARDING SAFETY RECALL #6712A IN FEB 2012 FOR OUR 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE -...
Feb 13, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFIRE INITIATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, TOTAL DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, 2 OTHER VEHICLES RESULTED DAMAGED...
Jun 14, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMAZDA TRIBUTE DIED ON A BUSY ROAD DURING A RAINSTORM, WOULD NOT CRANK, WINDOWS AND GAUGES ON DASH I...
Nov 15, 2009ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSAIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY.. FOUND OUT ON THIS FORUM THAT MY AIRBAG(S) MAY NOT DEPLOY IN THE ...
Sep 1, 2008ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICMY CAR WAS PARKED FOR TWO DAYS WHEN A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE STARTED ON TH...
Nov 7, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCLOCK/RADIO DOES NOT WORK UNTIL CAR IS RUNNING UP TO 30 MINUTES OR MORE. DEALER REPLACED ENTIRE UNIT...
Oct 16, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED T...
Nov 25, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A SCREECHING NOISE THAT SOUNDED AS IF THE IGNITION WAS RE-ENG...
Mar 16, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMOUR 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE IS CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH A PERIOD OF STALLING, WHERE TOTAL POWER IS LOST IN...
Jul 21, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE V6 ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING, CAN'T CONTROL STEERING OR BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED ...
Jun 25, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE 4X4 LOSS OF BRAKES LOSS OF STEERING HAD TO STOP BY WAY OF E-BRAKE LUCKILY NO ...
May 7, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWON'T START - HARD START - CLICKING NOISE, TARTER REPLACED - STILL HAS HARD STARTS. *AK
Aug 8, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING FUEL CAP LIGHT COMES ON, WHICH IS AN INDICATION THAT CAP IS OFF,BUT IT WASN'T. CONSUME...
Aug 1, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE WAS PARKED ON GRASS, ENGINE RUNNING, AFTER VEHICLE WAS MOVED CONSUMER NOTICED A 2 SQUARE FOO...
Jun 17, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINE QUITS RUNNING WITHOUT NOTICE RETURNED TO DEALER MAY 6, 2002, WAS TOLD IT WAS A COMPUTER PROBL...

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