The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle lost power and began to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the catalytic converter failed and damaged the egr valve. The mechanic stated that the catalytic converter system would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximately failure mileage was 114,000. Updated 04/09/13 the consumer stated the first time a problem occurred, his daughter was driving and she noticed the vehicle would no longer accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined the egr valve, had a hole in it. Ten days later, his daughter experienced the same failure and once again, the vehicle wa taken back to the repair shop, where it was determined the catalytic converter had most likely developed an obstruction that caused a large amount of pressure back in to the exhaust system, which caused another hole to blow out the egr valve. The consumer received an estimate of $2500 for the catalytic converter system.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA