no report yet
Engine and engine cooling
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.
2005 Mazda TributeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 377 owner complaints about the 2005 Mazda Tribute, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 21, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Mazda Tribute has problems
377 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
137Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
126Structure4 crash/fire/injury
85Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
24Power train
23Engine
22Wheels
19Electrical system
13Service brakes, hydraulic
13Fuel system, gasoline
5916 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 137 | 1 |
| Structure | 126 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 85 | 3 |
| Power train | 24 | 1 |
| Engine | 23 | 3 |
| Wheels | 22 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 13 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 13 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 59 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2005 Mazda Tribute recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Front assembly: head restraint
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
no report yet
Hatchback/liftgate: lock
Risk. IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mazda.
Mileage at failure
When do suspension problems start?
124kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 120 suspension complaints. 25% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles30under 100k miles90100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Structure
9 owners mentioned a cost$1,100median
Middle half: $1,000 – $1,500
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Tribute year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tribute median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Mazda Tribute safety ratings
2005 Mazda Tribute (Later Release) 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Tribute owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The wheel well rusted out, completely leaving the shock tower and stability of the car at risk, rusted out completely, I'm a light backyard mechanic and I've seen the Ford do the same. The repair is almost the value of the car, and unless you trust them your basically buying a new vehicle, because…
AS A PROBLEM WITH MANY OTHER MAZDA TRUBUTES, THE WHEEL WELL IS RUSTED THROUGH AND THE STRUT IS NO LONGER HELD IN PLACE, YET PROTRUDING INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE THAT REQUIRED A RECALL FOR OTHER MAZDA TRIBUTES, BUT NOT THE 2005 VERSION. ACCORDING TO MANY FORUMS, THIS IS A…
RIGHT REAR FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BRAKE AND SHOCK ISSUES CAUSING A PERFECTLY GOOD VEHICLE TO BECOME UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS FOR MY FAMILY AND OTHERS. THE SHOCK AND BRAKE LINE BROKE AND THE VEHICLE SLID TO A STOP.
Own a 2005 Tribute?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.