NHTSA Complaint #11287149 — 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11287149 |
| Vehicle | 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 149,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING, THE LIFTGATE FLEW OPEN AND SEVERAL GROCERY ITEMS FELL ONTO THE STREET. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CLOSED THE LIFTGATE. THE CONTACT DROVE HOME WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ISSUES. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.