2001 Mazda Tribute Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 563 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Mazda Tribute, 2% of the 563 complaints for this model year.
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.
“On october 12, 2001, I was traveling north on interstate 95 through north carolina in my mazada Tribute 2001. This was a sunny day so the road was dry and I was traveling 70 MPH with cruise control. I was approaching the exits for the rocky mount area when my entire car started shaking furiously. Then the whole left side of my car seemed to suddenly drop. I immeadiately pulled over. When I got out of the car to take a look, I noticed that it was not just a flat, but that the entire tread had seperated from the sidewalls. …”
NHTSA complaint #753275, filed 2001-10“I have firestone wilderness ht p235/70r16 104t m+s tires which came with my 2001 Mazda Tribute SUV upon purchase in november of 2000. Recently, with 30,000 miles on the vehicle, I noticed a crack running along the side circumference of all four tires. The crack runs on the side of the tread where I believe the tread is bonded to the tire. I am concerned that the p235 / 70r16 model has not been identified under your consumer advisory of 1 september, 2002 or in any recall and may be a safety hazard. I have digital photos clearly showing the cracking which I have sent to your web master email. …”
NHTSA complaint #767122, filed 2002-09“While traveling on a clean, smooth highway at about 60 MPH with one driver and unloaded, rear passenger side tire experienced blow out in middle of sidewall. The tire was shown to a local dealer for warranty replacement. The dealer initially refused to replace the tire, claimed that the problem was caused by a road hazard, that tires don't just explode. The dealer ultimately replaced the tire but did not admit to any tire defect. (DOT number: w208 awm tiresize: p235/70r16)”
NHTSA complaint #756333, filed 2002-01“Pe00 020; took his vehicle to a firestone repair shop because front right tire tread began to separate from tire. Mechanic told consumer that tire was recalled. Firestone, wilderness ht, p235/70r16, 104dms dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #897316, filed 2001-10“When the tires were inspected it was pointed out that another tire was beginning separation also. These tires were balanced and rotated one week prior to the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #762897, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda…
Tires: 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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