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Mazda Tribute

2002 only

152 classified complaints 3 recalls

2002 Mazda Tribute have 152 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is ABS module and wheel speed sensors, typically surfacing around 160,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda Tribute report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2002 only

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 27 complaints

Median onset: 160,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 117,552 miles. 13.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 17 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 11 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 10 complaints

Median onset: 150,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 9 complaints

Median onset: 93,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 7 complaints

Median onset: 131,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2002 model year. See the full Mazda Tribute report for every year and full specs/safety data.