2006 Mazda Tribute problems
Owners have filed 181 complaints about the 2006 Mazda Tribute with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control accounts for 27.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 8.8%.
Complaints181
Crashes11
Fires1
Injuries5
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Vehicle speed control 27.6% · 50
Engine 8.8% · 16
Power train 7.7% · 14
Structure 7.7% · 14
Suspension 6.6% · 12
Electrical system 5.5% · 10
Fuel system, gasoline 5.0% · 9
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.9% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire, 5 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Mazda Tribute in this data, 2006 draws comparatively few complaints; 2001 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 35 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 76,007 miles.
In owners' own words
I have a 2006 v4 Mazda Tribute. About 3 out of 5 times when I go to push the gas the pedal will get stuck, I have to then press very hardly on the gas and it will just take off very fast. If I was to ever need to move my car up just a tiny bit it could cause a huge issue. There is nothing I can really do to correct it, I've looked on the internet and seen other people having the same problems. Vehicle speed control
More frequently now the gas pedal sticks and cannot be pressed down after releasing it for a short period of time. It seems that the throttle cable gets locked in a single position and then cannot be moved without first allowing the vehicle to slow down to an unsafe speed or unless it is pressed really hard. I read there were similar recalls to other models of this vehicle but not mine. Vehicle speed control · reported at 95,387 miles
When cold, gas pedal will not depress. Becomes firm and resistant to pressure. Have to slam on pedal, but receive no power from engine---happens alot when trying to turn corners, will not accelerate- can cause severe if not fatal accident if this occurs at the wrong time. Please force Mazda to issue recall for this part, could be related to throttle body as well. Vehicle speed control · reported at 26,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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