Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2001 Mazda Tribute fall into the category of LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.
We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.
Rear of vehicle was struck and other vehicle inserted itself so that it was under my car totally.*ak
Passanger front seat frame bent allowing seat back to go to full tilt allowing passenger to escape from shoulderharness personal injuries included...
2001 mazda tribute. consumer states brake failure while driving, causing a crash and vehicle fire *tgw recall # 12v357000 was referenced.