2001 Mazda Tribute latches/locks/linkages problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2001 Mazda Tribute — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. Normal use. 2. Broken door handles--within door. Front passenger can't open door from inside. 3. I am looking for a replacement part. *tr”
filed May 24, 2011
“The door latch on the drivers door won't open and I don't feel safe. If something happened and I had to get out, I would be in trouble. A friend recently taught me how to open the door by pushing the latch backwards. It has to be done by reaching across my body with my right hand and pushing the…”
filed Dec 9, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE…Campaign 04V605000 · Dec 23, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tribute | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Tribute | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Tribute | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Tribute | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 Tribute | 22 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Mazda Tribute
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.