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2001 Mazda Tribute Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
167about this part
Share
30%of 563 total for the year
Median mileage
42,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 167 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Mazda Tribute, 30% of the 563 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Car engine dies when slowing down or stopping at least once a year for last three years. Don't remember what they did the first time, second time they replaced the p.c.v and ventilation hose, third time the sensor,en. When I picked up the car the engine still died 6 times when I drove 10 miles home. Came close to crashing during a turn. Back in the shop as I write.”

NHTSA complaint #10142312, filed 2005-11, 91,161 miles

“While driving on the mass. Turnpike on 04/23/06, my vehicle was suddenly engulfed in thick gray smoke. It was determined by my insurance agency that it was a mechanical failure', which resulted in my vehicle needing a new engine. I was unable to pay for a new engine, and was refused any assistance from Mazda USA and dealer vehicle was purchased from. Vehicle has 45,000 miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #10172815, filed 2006-11, 45,000 miles

“I have been informed that my 2001 Mazda Tribute has a various engine parts that are not working properly, casusing it to stall when accelerating. This happened to me on the entrance ramp to the freeway, and I was very nearly rear-ended by a vehicle going between 50-65 MPH. I must say, it was one of the scariest events of my life, and I am not at all pleased with the fact that this happened in a car that's barely 3 years old!”

NHTSA complaint #10056461, filed 2004-02, 40 miles

“I own a 2001 Mazda Tribute, which I purchased used in 2007. The vehicle went through six master cylinders within the first few months we owned it. It has been an ok car, but frequently and I mean frequently visits the mechanic to get fixed, whereas my other (foreign-made) vehicle rarely has problems - I will never buy american again! Wednesday evening I picked up my 2001 Tribute up at the mechanic from getting four new engine coils which had just been replaced two years previously, which my mechanic says should not have gone bad. …”

NHTSA complaint #10361829, filed 2010-10, 124,000 miles

“On 11/07/05 vehicle was brought in due to stalling when slowing and stopping. The engine sensor was replaced. On 11/08/05 vehicle was bought back still stalling. Ac gasket and idle valve were replaced. We were told our engine was damaged and dealer would not fix. The day I picked up the vehicle it stalled at 60 MPH. Three days later it would not start. Brought vehicle to local mechanic, fuel pump had to be replaced. The vehicle is undrivable. This is the second time I have filed a complaint about this vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10167054, filed 2006-08, 91,185 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200821%
200654%
200521%
20041711%
20032312%
200212432%
200116730%
2000360%

Other parts of the 2001 Mazda Tribute

Electrical system
81 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
59 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Mazda Tribute

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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