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.
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.
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.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Suspension
134
125,262 mi
Structure: body
107
120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
75
78,000 mi
Engine
23
97,500 mi
Wheels
21
122,210 mi
Unknown or other
19
123,089 mi
Electrical system
16
100,000 mi
Power train
14
67,000 mi
Service brakes
11
114,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
10
78,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
10
32,832 mi
Air bags
9
108,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
8
45,000 mi
Structure
7
157,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
6
90,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
6
48,000 mi
Structure: frame and members
5
109,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
5
128,182 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
4
159,000 mi
Seat belts
4
85,000 mi
Equipment
3
4,000 mi
Exterior lighting
3
60,000 mi
Seats
3
30,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
3
31,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
2
8,000 mi
Child seat
2
—
Engine and engine cooling
2
80,000 mi
Steering
2
125 mi
Suspension: front
2
26,856 mi
Tires: tread/belt
2
31,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
19,300 mi
Electrical system: ignition
1
—
Electrical system: ignition: switch
1
140,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
1
12,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
1
—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging
1
500 mi
Parking brake
1
120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
1
8,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
1
14,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
1
—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint
1
—
Service brakes, air
1
70,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
21,300 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
2,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
1
149,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
1
85,047 mi
Suspension: rear
1
147,000 mi
Visibility
1
—
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
41,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1
35,937 mi
Wheels: rim
1
35,937 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.
