2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
542
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE
The 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE has received a total of 542 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspension (134 complaints), Structurebody (107 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (75 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE, potentially affecting up to 508,476 vehicles.
Recall 15E045000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 576 vehicles affected
Defect: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of...
Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
View full details →Recall 12V357000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
| 217,500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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)...
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 12V357000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 217,500 vehicles affected
Defect: 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)...
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 06V116000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
| 23,100 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
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.
View full details →Recall 04V605000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
| 49,800 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE
542 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Passenger rear shock mount toatly rusted through. A big hole!
Passenger rear shock mount toatly rusted through. A big hole!
Rear passenger shock mount rusted out completely
The rear wheel well was completely rusted out while the other side is fine. The shock broke loose causing the vehicle to drop down. I have a 17 year old that is not an experienced driver and this could have resulted in her getting seriously hurt. From what I read they recalled the vehicle to to 2004 and I don’t understand why they did not recall this one. They should have and this is a serious safety issue. Does someone have to die before they see that this needs to be fixed?
owned since day one, bought brand new, religiously maintained, perfect shape other than completely rusted wheel house back left passenger side. Shock went through rusted area all the way to trunk. Mazda recalled models 2003 to 2004 for this problem yet so many 2005 Mazda Tribute owners are having exact problem especially when manufactured in 2004! This is serious and I had my granddaughter with me when this happened and yet Mazda wants to do nothing about it when it’s a serious hazard and ongoing problem with the 2005’s. It is always the back passenger side with this problem! I have no money to purchase a car and now my lifeline to support my family is broke!
Safety Rating for the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
00-001-21-3768 — STEERING
Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create...
09-029-18-3497 — EQUIPMENT
In the event that all vehicle keys are lost and the vehicle key code is not available on the Vehicle Retail Data Inquiry system, replacement keys may only be acquired by obtaining the key code using the Repair Procedure below. Mazda recommends keeping a record of all key codes at...
SB-05-003-11 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MAZDA: THE ENGINE IS STALLING WHEN STOPPING OR ENGAGING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. IT MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND USUALLY OCCURS ON LONG DRIVES. IT MAY BE CAUSED BY INTERNAL WEAR OF THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *RM
0500407 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE STALLS ON ENGAGEMENT/STOPPING. *KB
4006D — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NOTIFICATION OF HEADLINER COMPLIANCE RECALL 4006D. THE ENERGY ABSORBING MATERIAL LOCATED ABOVE THE FORWARD CORNERS OF THE INTERIOR HEADLINER MAY NOT ABSORB SUFFICIENT ENERGY TO CONFORM TO REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. *TT
0536 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SEAT TRACK POWER UNIT. *TS
0102605 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SLOW FUEL FILL OR FREQUENT FILLING STATION PUMP SHUT-OFF. *TT
0400405 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
REAR DISC BRAKE GRIND, RUBBING OR THUMP NOISE. *SC
03012005 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
SHIFT INTERLOCK MALFUNCTIONS. MAZDA REPAIR INFORMATION. *TT
0100605 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE OVERHEATING AND / OR LOSS OF AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) PERFORMANCE. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA TRIBUTE
- 2000 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 6 complaints
- 2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 734 complaints
- 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 502 complaints
- 2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 266 complaints
- 2004 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 232 complaints
- 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE (current)
- 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 181 complaints
- 2007 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 6 complaints
- 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 250 complaints
- 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 46 complaints
- 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 57 complaints
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