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SuspensionPart report

2001 Mazda Tribute Suspension Problems

Complaints
19about this part
Share
3%of 563 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Mazda Tribute, 3% of the 563 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I have had constant problems with my Mazda. In 2003 I had to get new sway bar links. This SUV is treated well and should not of had such a problem so early. Than in 2005 had to have two coil packs replaced. 2006 had to have to more coil packs replaced ,thanks goodness I only have 6 coil packs.now the last three years I have had problems with my catalytic converters ( not sure if that is spelled right) but I had a new one put in because my SUV would not run at all little did they inform me that my SUV has four so now I am having the same problem because of another one going bad.”

NHTSA complaint #10280665, filed 2009-08, 18,000 miles

“I have had the truck for 3 years and 113,000 miles highway miles, no off-roading. The front wheel bearings went out and were replaced under warranty at 43000 miles. The front wheel bearings are out again along with the stabilizer link and ti-rods. The wheels felt like they we about to fall off if you happened to hit a bump in the road. I just purchased a new set of tires a month ago and they are now possibly ruined due to the wheel bearing failure. I have had two cars with over 200k miles and never replaced the wheel bearings. It is currently at the Mazda dealer with an $800 repair bill.”

NHTSA complaint #10082986, filed 2004-07, 113,000 miles

“A mechanic told me the front crossmember rusted through and broke it was towed to Mazda dealership to fix under recall where it sat for a week after that time got a call from the service manager that Mazda refuses to fix it stating that the previous owner was neglectful”

NHTSA complaint #10935069, filed 2016-12, 109,500 miles

“The vehicle pulled to the right so severely, that constant attention had to be maintained on the steering wheel. The pull was more severe at higher speeds. The dealer attempted to fix the vehicle 7 times, and they stated the problem was caused by crown of the road or the consumer's tires. Also there was condensation in the headlamp.”

NHTSA complaint #10022377, filed 2003-10, 300 miles

“After taking the vehicle in for it's first tire change the rear end could not be aligned due to the rear cam bolts being frozen. Repairs require the replacement of the entire trailing arms on both sides. Costs for repair exceed $700.00”

NHTSA complaint #10018949, filed 2003-05, 56,991 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200852%
2006129%
200513736%
20044931%
2003147%
2002133%
2001193%

Other parts of the 2001 Mazda Tribute

Engine cooling
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 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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