NHTSA Complaint #10907139 — 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10907139
Vehicle	2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	September 14, 2016
Date Filed	September 16, 2016
Mileage	190,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD BUMPING NOISE. MY MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS RUSTED OUT AND THE SHOCK TOWER WAS UNSUPPORTED.

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