2001 Mazda Tribute Other or unknown Problems

“The vehicle that I own has corrosion around the lift gate's rear window hinges and has completely fell off. This is very dangerous as I fear the window will completely fall off. I'm not sure if its ok for the rear lift-gate window hinge to be falling off like that.”

“1.the first problem I had with my Tribute was all the power steering fluid had leaked out, so they replaced the rack and pinion. 2.the second, when going for my first brake job I'm informed that the front rotors are too thin and under specs. And need to be replaced (a $700 job) so, I went to Mazda and they said the brake pads are too hard for the rotors are are unusually wearing so, they replaced my rotors. 3.the third, a week later I'm strained, because the starter stuck and burned itself out, they towed the car and replaced the starter. …”

“For the past five years, I have repeatedly requested a copy of the revised owner's manual for my vehicle from Mazda and from three Mazda dealerships. Starting in january, 2012, Mazda claimed to no longer have any copies available and refused to provided me with so much as even a pdf copy. The change in the manual wording pertained to child seat belt restraints. Here is the pertinent recall information: Mazda recall #: 99011, NHTSA recall #: 00v323000. Recall date: 12/15/00. Recall description: owners manual correction. …”

“My Mazda Tribute stalls at high speeds. Most recently, going downhill at 45 MPH. Engine died, battery lights and oil lights turned on... No warning at all. I lost power to the steering wheel and brakes. Very dangerous because it happened so suddenly, and there was no safe place to get off the road. This is the third incident with this car, the second stalling. My car only has 21,000 miles.”

“While going downhill at appximately 40 MPH, engine stalled. Lost power brakes and steering. Able to stop car safely (barely). Taking vehicle to dealer. Had initally made an appointment since my engine check light came on 4 days before this stalling incident. I asked the dealer if I should still drive my Tribute with the engine check light on, they said it was safe and not to worry. Don't know if the two problems are related or not.”