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.
2006 Mazda TributeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 130 owner complaints about the 2006 Mazda Tribute, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Mazda Tribute has problems
130 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
49Vehicle speed control4 crash/fire/injury
16Engine3 crash/fire/injury
14Power train
13Structure
12Suspension
10Electrical system
9Fuel system, gasoline
7Service brakes, hydraulic
6Air bags
3812 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 49 | 4 |
| Engine | 16 | 3 |
| Power train | 14 | 0 |
| Structure | 13 | 0 |
| Suspension | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| 12 other systems | 38 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 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
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
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…
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 vehicle speed control problems start?
70kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 39 vehicle speed control complaints. 69% were reported before 100,000 miles.
7under 30k miles27under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 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
2006 Mazda Tribute safety ratings
2006 Mazda Tribute 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.9% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Tribute owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING 85 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED MULTIPLE TIMES TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. ALSO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, IT…
GAS PEDAL STICKS MAKING IT HARD TO ACCELERATE. DANGEROUS WHEN IN TRAFFIC AND GAS PEDAL WILL NOT MOVE. WHETHER IT IS SUMMER OR WINTER TRYING TO ACCELERATE IS BECOMING VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING.
MY ACCELERATOR HAS STUCK ON MANY OCCASIONS IN THIS VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT VARIOUS TIMES ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT, BUT IT DOES CAUSE PROBLEMS AND COULD EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. MY VEHICLE IS TEN YEARS OLD, BUT THE MILEAGE…
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