2006 Mazda Tribute Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tribute years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mazda Tribute. That ranks 7th out of 12 Tribute model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (49 complaints, 38%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 130owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mazda Tribute problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 38% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 12% | 89,600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 11% | 86,725 | — | — |
| Structure | 13 | 10% | 104,683 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 9% | 115,683 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 8% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 7% | 74,051 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 5% | 70,978 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 4% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 4% | 17,969 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 4% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 3% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 48,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 54,134 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mazda Tribute recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cables; engine and engine cooling
Problem: 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) is used.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
Heard noise of knocking rattling 2014-15 had it towed to machanic and they informed me of i needed a new engine. Got it replaced with a jasper rebuilt. Right at 4 years it happens again, one yr after warranty. Researching for either resell value or new engine game across a pleathera of seezed…
Other Mazda Tribute years
← 2005 Tribute · 2007 Tribute →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tribute | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 Tribute | 39 | 2 |
| 2009 Tribute | 35 | 1 |
| 2008 Tribute | 202 | 4 |
| 2007 Tribute | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 130 | 2 |
| 2005 Tribute | 377 | 3 |
| 2004 Tribute | 157 | 5 |
| 2003 Tribute | 199 | 6 |
| 2002 Tribute | 384 | 7 |
| 2001 Tribute | 563 | 13 |
| 2000 Tribute | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda Tribute?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, engine, power train problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mazda Tribute?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mazda Tribute a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tribute model years, the 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.