NHTSA — Steering: Rack And Pinion Problems

6.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,298 miles

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2001 Mazda Tribute steering problems

steering problem

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2001 Mazda Tribute Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 302006

Tribute

  • 39,893 miles

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2001 Tribute rack and pinion and shaft broke into pieces making it difficult for consumer to steer. The master cylinder had to be replaced due to an irreparable leak.

- Miami, FL, USA

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problem #2

Sep 182001

Tribute 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle would wander while driving at any speed, a loud squealing sound would come from steering wheel or column when making a turn, on cold mornings, there is an exhaust leak noticed from the underside center, Continental tires size #16, dot #A3084531901, wearing on the inside edges. Dealer notified. Dealer replaced the steering rack, however steering continues to be loose.

- Odenton, MD, USA

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problem #1

Dec 242001

Tribute

  • miles
Steering wheel is very hard to turn, and brake pedal gets stuck.

- Birrerica, MA, USA

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