Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Mazda Tribute

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 542 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V357000

Vehicle speed control: cables

Component
Vehicle speed control: cables
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
217,500
Reported to NHTSA
2012-07-27
Owners notified
2012-09-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V116000

Seats: front assembly: head restraint

Component
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
Manufacturer
MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Vehicles affected
23,100
Reported to NHTSA
2006-04-12
Owners notified
2006-05-31

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOON ROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE HEADLINER IN THE AFFECTED AREA FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V605000

Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Vehicles affected
49,800
Reported to NHTSA
2004-12-23
Owners notified
2005-03-31

Defect description

CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.

Safety risk

IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE ROD, THE RELEASE ROD ATTACHMENT CLIP AND THE DOOR HANDLE RETURN SPRING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension134125,262 mi
Structure: body107120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7578,000 mi
Engine2397,500 mi
Wheels21122,210 mi
Unknown or other19123,089 mi
Electrical system16100,000 mi
Power train1467,000 mi
Service brakes11114,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1078,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1032,832 mi
Air bags9108,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission845,000 mi
Structure7157,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system690,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic648,000 mi
Structure: frame and members5109,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields5128,182 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)4159,000 mi
Seat belts485,000 mi
Equipment34,000 mi
Exterior lighting360,000 mi
Seats330,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor331,000 mi
Air bags: frontal28,000 mi
Child seat2—
Engine and engine cooling280,000 mi
Steering2125 mi
Suspension: front226,856 mi
Tires: tread/belt231,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator119,300 mi
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system112,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1500 mi
Parking brake1120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines18,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift114,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, air170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip121,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1149,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut185,047 mi
Suspension: rear1147,000 mi
Visibility1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls141,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs135,937 mi
Wheels: rim135,937 mi

The 2004 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.