2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
181
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE
The 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE has received a total of 181 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (44 complaints), Engine (16 complaints), and Power Train (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE, potentially affecting up to 439,558 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 05V525000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
| 3,982 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Consequence: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TEETH TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE
181 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
2006 MAZADA TRIBUTE- Consumer sent a request to Mazda North America to request estimate for cost of repair for replacement of the sensor and switches on the doors and service to the "door ajar" alarm system. Mazda customer care stated they wouldn't be able to provide assistance in the issue. The vehicle is out of warranty and there is no open recalls or special service programs. Consumer resubmitted request to Mazda. Consumer states: "This is the responsibility of the manufacturer! This feature·, (Door Ajar) notification is a major preventative safety item that should have an interrupt feature within. It does not! The defect of malfunction, ringing of the chime, is a conscience detraction element that cannot be tolerated continuously!" The consumer stated the cost of repairs will cost $4590 and feels this is the responsibility of the manufacturer.
2006 MAZADA TRIBUTE- Consumer sent a request to Mazda North America to request estimate for cost of repair for replacement of the sensor and switches on the doors and service to the "door ajar" alarm system. Mazda customer care stated they wouldn't be able to provide assistance in the issue. The vehicle is out of warranty and there is no open recalls or special service programs. Consumer resubmitted request to Mazda. Consumer states: "This is the responsibility of the manufacturer! This feature·, (Door Ajar) notification is a major preventative safety item that should have an interrupt feature within. It does not! The defect of malfunction, ringing of the chime, is a conscience detraction element that cannot be tolerated continuously!" The consumer stated the cost of repairs will cost $4590 and feels this is the responsibility of the manufacturer.
WE PURCHASED A USED 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE WITH ABOUT 83,000 MILES ON IT FROM A CAR DEALER. LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING IT, THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND THE ENGINE FAILED. THE ENGINE FAILED AFTER THE CAR WAS PARKED AND WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT.
THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL WELL AREA WHERE THE SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHES TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE BUSTED OUT. IT NO LONGER HOLDS THE SHOCK IN PLACE TO ABSORB A BUMP. I WAS RECENTLY INFORMED BY A BODYSHOP PERSON THAT THERE WAS A RECALL THAT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF. WOULD YOU LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE? *TR
2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE ,RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL RUSTED AWAY,LEAVING SHOCK FLOATING AND BANGING AROUND IN WHEEL WELL FIRST NOTICED IN JUNE 2015
Safety Rating for the 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0100516 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Battery test procedure requirements using the GR81291
0103407 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONCERN DURING WINTER/FREEZING CONDITIONS, OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0451 PRESENT. MAY BE CAUSED BY WATER/MOISTURE ENTERING THE FUEL FILLER VENT LINE, THEN FREEZING. *NJ UPDATED 6/2/08. *NJ
0904006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) REPLACEMENT AND CLEARING CONTINUOUS DTCS FROM THE SJB. *KB
0004872 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HESITATION/STUMBLE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA TRIBUTE
- 2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 734 complaints
- 2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 502 complaints
- 2003 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 266 complaints
- 2004 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 232 complaints
- 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 542 complaints
- 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE (current)
- 2007 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 6 complaints
- 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 250 complaints
- 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 46 complaints
- 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 57 complaints
- 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE — 8 complaints
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- MAZDA MAZDA6 — 2,906 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-9 — 1,786 total complaints
- MAZDA CX-7 — 1,539 total complaints
- MAZDA PROTEGE — 1,377 total complaints
- MAZDA MPV — 1,156 total complaints