Worst 2006 Mazda Tribute Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Unintended Acceleration
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Mazda Tribute.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended Acceleration | 44 | 3 | — | 98,403 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | 2 | 1 | 102,543 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 95,724 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | — | — | 111,929 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | — | — | 106,519 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | — | 86,001 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 88,279 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 70,492 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 2 | — | 111,200 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 75,500 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 106,833 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Mazda Tribute
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~217,500 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.
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2006 Mazda Tribute — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Mazda Tribute reliable?
What are common problems with the 2006 Mazda Tribute?
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Does the 2006 Mazda Tribute have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda Tribute reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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