2001 Mazda Tribute Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 563 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 165,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Mazda Tribute, 1% of the 563 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 165,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle present several problems when driving,gear shift more than three time and the broken eg valve more than four time, shaking engine, stop and discontinue working,,,,,,,”
NHTSA complaint #10477980, filed 2012-09, 130,100 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. When the vehicle was stopped at a red light, it completely shut off. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10683241, filed 2015-02, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the cruise control failed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the contact was staying. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11182417, filed 2019-02, 211,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH and braking for a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated with a rapid increase in engine rpms. After repeated attempts, the vehicle came to a stop. The contact would experience the failure sporadically and without warning. The vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 12v357000 (engine and engine cooling, speed control). The malfunction happened after the recall remedy repair was performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515411, filed 2013-06, 199,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10060875Nov 18, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mazda Tribute
167 complaintsElectrical 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 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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