2001 Mazda Tribute Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 6%of 563 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Mazda Tribute, 6% of the 563 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wife stopped at gas station to fill up. Car would not start after fillup. Had car towed home. Determined it was a bad fuel pump. Replaced fuel pump. Should have been a simple repair, but it was anything but simple. Completed fuel pump replacement, with no further problems. About two weeks after replacing the fuel pump, my wife and I started smelling fuel outside of the car. I removed the cover over the fuel pump, but could not find a leak. I looked under the car, and observed a gas spot on the ground just forward of the fuel tank, but still can't find the leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543966, filed 2013-09, 150,000 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“Check engine came on. Checked everything according to owners manual, including making sure gas top was on tight. Took to dealer and they found a leaking vent line on tank. They said Mazda told them to cap it off as there wasn't a service bulletin on this. Don't think this is a permanent fix. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***760935”
NHTSA complaint #10008825, filed 2002-04, 10,000 miles“Consumer smelled gas fumes around the outside of the vehicle. Consumer noticed a fuel leakage. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10108909, filed 2005-01, 40,000 miles“I was stopped at a fast food place when my wife and I noticed a strong fuel smell coming from the right side of the vehicle. The drive through attendent told us that fuel was leaking outside of the car. I got out to see and there was the leak. Right under the pillar between the drivers' side door and the rear door.it was a steady drip.”
NHTSA complaint #734570, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 00V277002Sep 18, 2000Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter were damaged when the line was…Covers: Mazda Tribute 2001
Related service bulletins
- 10154879Mar 20, 2019In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Detector beginning March, 2019. Training videos will be posted to MGSS…
- 10013938Jun 1, 2004Fuel tank gauge.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 15% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 4% |
| 2006 | 18 | 14% |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 33 | 6% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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