2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE Seats Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seats Issues in the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE

3 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seats Complaints

#10363571 | Fire
I HAVE A 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE WITH 145000 MILES. DURING THE SUMMER, I FOLDED THE REAR SEATS DOWN IN THE STOWED POSITION TO UTILIZE THE CARGO SPACE TO GO ON VACATION. WHEN I UNSTOWED THE SEATS TO UTILIZE THEM FOR PASSENGER USE, I DISCOVERED THE RIGHT REAR SEAT CUSHION HAD THE FABRIC BURNED OFF THE FACE OF THE SEAT. ALSO, THE FLOOR MAT WAS SEVERELY BURNED AND MELTED INTO THE CARPET. THIS AREA IS JUST ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE. I CONTACTED MZDA AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THEY PUT MY VEHICLE AND AN ANALYZER AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH MY VEHICLE. I NEVER HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. I EXPLAINED THAT THIS WAS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE, BUT...
#10243868 |
I HAVE A 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE THAT THE GAS PEDAL STICKS ON. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FIXED TWICE AND IT IS RECURRING. IT IS A BIG SAFETY RISK BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO STICK. IT TYPICALLY STARTS OUT ONLY HAPPENING IN THE MORNING BUT IT PROGRESSES TO ANY TIME THROUGHOUT THE DAY. YOU MAY BE DRIVING AND STOP OR DECELERATE AND THEN WHEN YOU START TO GO YOU CANT BECAUSE THE GAS PEDAL IS STUCK. AND IT WILL TAKE MULTIPLE TRIES OF PRESSING IT BEFORE IT WILL GO. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I KNOW I WILL TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY WILL FIX IT AND CHARGE ME AND THEN IN A FEW MONTHS THE PROBLEM WILL REOCCUR. PLEASE ADVISE ME ON WHAT TO DO. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE METAL INTERIOR OF THE SEAT PROTRUDING UNDER THE FABRIC OF...
#10206343 | Crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, THE CONTACT LOOKED IN HER REAR VIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED A VEHICLE APPROACHING. SHE MOVED THE VEHICLE SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT, BUT IT WAS STILL STRUCK. BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS FAILED. THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER SIDE DID NOT FAIL, BUT IT DID NOT HOLD THE CONTACT DOWN. THE SUNROOF BUCKLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS SPLIT IN HALF. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE THEN SPUN IN A CIRCLE. THE POLICE AND PARAMEDICS ARRIVED AND TRANSPORTED THE CONTACT TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WERE INJURED. HE HAS NOT NOTIFIED MAZDA. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, SPEED, AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

Other 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE Problem Areas

Suspension 134 complaints Structurebody 107 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 75 complaints Engine 23 complaints Wheels 21 complaints Unknown Or Other 19 complaints Electrical System 16 complaints Power Train 14 complaints Service Brakes 11 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 10 complaints Air Bags 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 8 complaints Structure 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 5 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Steering 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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