2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE Structurebodydoor Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodydoor Issues in the 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE
8 structurebodydoor complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebodydoor Complaints
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE WON'T OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. PLASTIC HOOK INSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY BROKE. DOOR CAN ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE EXTERIOR. *TR
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKE UNDER NORMAL USE. CANNOT OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. AN ALARMING SAFETY PROBLEM. WHEN I TOOK THE PANEL OFF I FOUND A SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC HAD BROKEN OFF FROM THE ASSEMBLY. THE DOOR HANDLE IS CONSTRUCTED FROM RIDICULOUSLY CHEAP PLASTIC. THIS ALSO AFFECTED THE ALARM SYSTEM WORKING PROPERLY AS IT WOULD ENGAGE WHILE INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND GO OFF WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. *TR
INNER DOOR HANDLES BROKEN FROM REGULAR USE. DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLES ACTUALLY BROKE IN HALF. PASSENGER FRONT DOOR HANDLE BROKE AS WELL INTERNALLY. NEITHER DOOR HANDLE OPENS FROM INSIDE. AS FOR DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE I REPLACED IT WITH BACK PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE AS I DID NOT FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DEFECT LIKE THIS. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE REMAINS TO BE FIXED. WE ALL NEED TO CALL MAZDA AND REPORT THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THESE VEHICLES. MAZDA NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT IT. 1800-222-5500. *TR
DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE STOPPED OPERATING. DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE....OUTSIDE HANDLE WORKS OK. IT STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN THIS DOOR UNLESS I PUT THE WINDOW DOWN AND OPERATE THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE. NOTHING OCCURRED OTHER THAN NORMAL DAILY USE PRIOR TO BREAKING. VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ONLY BY ADULTS. *TR
2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CAR IS UNLOCKED AND IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE KEY IS IN OR OUT OF THE IGNITION LOCKING THE DRIVER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. *TR
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE IS BROKEN. HAVE HAD TO OPEN THE WINDOW TO GET OUT OF THE CAR, (OPEN BY EXTERIOR HANDLE). REPAIR COSTS OVER $150.00 DUE TO MANUAL LABOR INVOLVED. ALSO, STEERING BECAME VERY NOISY WITH SCREECHING ON TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE OUTER TIE, TYE (SPELLING?) RODS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE ONE'S ON THERE COULD NOT BE RE-GREASED. COST: $210.00. *TR
2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE INNER DOOR HANDLE BROKE. VERY POOR PLASTIC DESIGN AND FROM READING THE INTERNET A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. DEALER WANTS OVER $100.00 FOR THE CHEAP PLASTIC REPLACEMENT. ALSO HAD PLASTIC RADIO KNOB CRACK DEALERS WANTS ALMOST $20 FOR SPARE PART. *TR
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHICH OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. *TR
Other 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
68 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
33 complaints
Air Bags
32 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
31 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
26 complaints
Electrical System
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
21 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
18 complaints
Service Brakes
18 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
11 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
7 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint