2002 Mazda Tribute Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 384 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Mazda Tribute, 1% of the 384 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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.
“Vehicle was going approximately 55mph on a exit ramp and passenger's rear window shattered inside vehicle. No passing vehicles were on that side. Seat was occupied, no injury. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8015440, filed 2002-08“When driving on highway in snowy or rainy weather windshield wipers loses adhesion to windshield, causing wipers to skip over particles on windshield, and making it difficult for driver to see.”
NHTSA complaint #8010277, filed 2002-05“Consumer notice while traveling 40-45 MPH driver side out side mirror start vibrating . Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10003899, filed 2003-01Related service bulletins
- 11035599Jul 29, 2026This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted in Red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 DESCRIPTION Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mazda Tribute
124 complaintsBrakes
80 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mazda Tribute
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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