2002 Mazda Tribute Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 384 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Mazda Tribute overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. . THE DEALER REPLACED A FAULTY COIL, SPARK PLUG, AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS…”NHTSA complaint 10019440 — filed 06/26/2003
“WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. *NLM”NHTSA complaint 10018043 — filed 05/02/2003
“I HAVE A 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE AND THE CAR STALLS FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 40 M.P.H. ENGINE JUST QUITS AND LOSE POWER…”NHTSA complaint 10010870 — filed 03/22/2003
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Mazda Tribute have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Mazda Tribute: 33 of 384 complaints on file (8.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Mazda Tribute have in total?
384 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 24 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
