Worst 2005 Mazda Tribute Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SUSPENSION
STRUCTURE:BODY
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Mazda Tribute.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 134 | 1 | — | 142,287 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 107 | 3 | — | 136,616 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 75 | 2 | — | 76,727 mi | |
| ENGINE | 23 | 1 | 2 | 111,549 mi | |
| WHEELS | 21 | 1 | — | 118,163 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | — | — | 184,824 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | — | 1 | 109,130 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | 1 | — | 83,588 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 11 | 2 | — | 120,294 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 10 | 1 | — | 69,094 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 10 | 1 | — | 33,126 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 4 | — | 108,059 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | 45,630 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | — | — | 156,200 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 1 | — | 87,384 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 70,090 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 5 | — | — | 120,420 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 5 | — | — | 116,436 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 153,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 103,385 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | 1 | — | 4,003 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 87,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 15,304 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 21,562 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 28,928 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 38,250 mi |
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Recalls for 2005 Mazda Tribute
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~435,000 vehicles.
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Other Mazda Tribute Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Tribute reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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