NHTSA — Power Train: Axle Assembly Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,000 miles

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2002 Mazda Tribute drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2002 Mazda Tribute Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 032006

Tribute 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the ABS activates intermittently while the brakes are applied. The activation extends the stopping distance of the vehicle. Upon inspection the dealership determined the gear ring on the front passenger side axel is broken. The broken gear ring causes the ABS sensor to obtain an improper reading. The axel is going to be replaced.

- Boscawen, NH, USA

problem #1

Jun 252004

Tribute 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles
The axle separated and fell off vehicle while driving. This resulted in the consumer losing steering control of the vehicle and crashing into the side of the bridge.

- Parlin, NJ, USA

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