2002 Mazda Tribute electrical system problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Mazda Tribute — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car has had a abs engine code for a year that I have spent a lot of money trying to get it off because, I can’t renew my tag because it failed emissions vehicle safety test . So I was notified by my insurance company that my vehicle was under recall. I read it and called Mazda and it was…”
filed Oct 13, 2023
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mazda tribute. The contact stated that the driver side door master switch was faulty preventing the doors from being lock or unlock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the vehicle repaired. However, the remedy failed to repair the problem since the quality of the…”
filed Feb 10, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This 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 electric rear window defroster grid lines…
09-022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s…
09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 8, 2024Speedometer replacement procedure
09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 28, 2023In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
09-024-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2022
Electrical System problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 3 | 8% |
| 2009 Tribute | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 Tribute | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 Tribute | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 Tribute | 19 | 5% |
| 2004 Tribute | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Tribute | 15 | 8% |
| 2001 Tribute | 81 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.