2005 Mazda Tribute problems
Owners have filed 542 complaints about the 2005 Mazda Tribute with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 25.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of structure at 23.2%.
Complaints542
Crashes22
Fires4
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 25.3% · 137
Structure 23.2% · 126
Vehicle speed control 15.7% · 85
Power train 4.6% · 25
Wheels 4.2% · 23
Engine 4.2% · 23
Electrical system 3.5% · 19
Unknown or other 3.5% · 19
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Mazda Tribute in this data, 2005 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2001 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 41 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 106,780 miles.
In owners' own words
Right rear wheelhouse has rust and corrosion at 102,000 miles, and the strut mounting is completely rusted away from the frame making the car undrivable. The Mazda dealership will not fix as it affects the frame and they do not want the liability. There are many complaints of this very issue on the nhtsa website and others for the 2005. In addition, Mazda issued a recall in 2014 for the 2001-2004 tributes. Suspension · reported at 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made a loud clanking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who noticed the right rear shock was rusted around the wheel well. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 09/09/14*lj updated 9/10/2014 Suspension · reported at 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while reversing, he heard a knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the rear passenger's side wheel housing was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. The vin was unavailable. Suspension · reported at 105,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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