10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,696 miles

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problem #4

Jan 132003

Tribute 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,500 miles
2002 Mazda Tribute shuts off automatically while driving. Locking the steering wheel and giving you no control of the vehicle. It has been in for repair several times. I am working on a lemon law package now. Major safety issue. This has happened over 10 times in 10 months of leasing this vehicle.

- Crestview, FL, USA

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problem #3

Sep 262002

(reported on)

Tribute

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Truck will stall without warning while in motion interrupting all the mechanics of the truck. Owner has taken the truck to the dealership which informed him that they can not replicate the failure.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

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problem #2

Aug 082002

Tribute

  • miles
While driving fuel cap light comes on, which is an indication that cap is off, but it wasn't. consumer afraid this might be caused by a shortage in electrical system.

- Danville, VA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 202002

Tribute

  • miles
While traveling 40mph on highway and without prior warning vehicle stalled, and electrical power brakes/ steering, and lights were lost. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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