2001 Mazda Tribute suspension problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Mazda Tribute — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Corroded Subframe led to almost complete separation of drivers side control arm, 72k original miles, took my problem to Bergery Mazda where no one cared. If the part was already replaced in 2014 how is it possibly broken already.”
filed Jul 24, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. While driving 25 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a fire hydrant. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cross member cross brace failed and needed…”
filed Mar 8, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the…
02-004-22a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the…
02-004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 24, 2022
Suspension problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tribute | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Tribute | 12 | 9% |
| 2005 Tribute | 137 | 36% |
| 2004 Tribute | 49 | 31% |
| 2003 Tribute | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 Tribute | 13 | 3% |
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.