https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mazda Tribute. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:35:43 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2177749 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH and attempting to make a turn, another vehicle unexpectedly T-boned the vehicle, impacting the passenger front side. The contact and a passenger sustained minor injuries, and the passenger was taken to a local emergency room. The contact suffered a back injury and was placed on medical leave from https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2144879 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a potential recall failure involving a 2005 Mazda Tribute driven by my fiancé, [XXX], who died following a crash on [XXX]. Mazda has opened Case #[XXX] in response to my inquiry, and I am requesting federal oversight of this investigation. Joey’s vehicle may have been affected by NHTSA Recall 12V357000, which addresses throttle body malfunction and u https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2144880 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a potential recall failure involving a 2005 Mazda Tribute driven by my fiancé, [XXX], who died following a crash on [XXX]. Mazda has opened Case #[XXX] in response to my inquiry, and I am requesting federal oversight of this investigation. Joey’s vehicle may have been affected by NHTSA Recall 12V357000, which addresses throttle body malfunction and u https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2141431 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Everytime I fill the car up with gas it does this thing where I lose power when I stop or when I turn the wheel. So I have to stop and start the car. Its very dangerous because it has cut off while I was making a turn. We have tried to fix it several times. We replaced the fuel pump and that helped for a month or two but then it goes right back to cutting off after it is filled up with gas. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2141432 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Everytime I fill the car up with gas it does this thing where I lose power when I stop or when I turn the wheel. So I have to stop and start the car. Its very dangerous because it has cut off while I was making a turn. We have tried to fix it several times. We replaced the fuel pump and that helped for a month or two but then it goes right back to cutting off after it is filled up with gas. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2111910 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT NHTSA report 7.19.2015 July 19, 2025 NHSTA Report This is what happened to me [XXX]: I was at an off ramp stop waiting for cars to pass. I eased forward to see if everyone had passed. The car accelerated on its own and I tried to stop. When I braked it accelerated faster. I had both feet on the brakes and tried to stop, but each time the car accelerated. It accelerated three times until I crash https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2090914 Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT My brakes went out with no warning, or light on dashboard. I had the master cylinder changed and all brakes bled. The brakes went out 2months later,so changed the master cylinder again. 1 month after the brakes went out again. So I called Mazda service department and the gentleman told me to try and change the brake booster. So I changed the brake booster and master cylinder. 6 days later my brake https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2086489 Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Two years ago my vehicle started loosing electrical power steering.. there is a recall for this issue… my vehicle was not experiencing this issue at the time of the recall. I have not been able to drive my vehicle because it randomly looses power steering deeming it extremely dangerous to drive.. I informed mazda who stated there system shows it was repaired during the recall will not cover the c https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2080440 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unknown, Electric steering no longer works, ABS light, traction control light engine light air bag light and tool light are on the, brakes will be faulty at times mainly when ABS and traction control light turn on. There is Google fact that 2008 Mazda had recall for EPS, also faulty air bag and more the vehicle recalls need to be fixed desperately it's going to cause safety problems while driving https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2080441 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unknown, Electric steering no longer works, ABS light, traction control light engine light air bag light and tool light are on the, brakes will be faulty at times mainly when ABS and traction control light turn on. There is Google fact that 2008 Mazda had recall for EPS, also faulty air bag and more the vehicle recalls need to be fixed desperately it's going to cause safety problems while driving https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2080442 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unknown, Electric steering no longer works, ABS light, traction control light engine light air bag light and tool light are on the, brakes will be faulty at times mainly when ABS and traction control light turn on. There is Google fact that 2008 Mazda had recall for EPS, also faulty air bag and more the vehicle recalls need to be fixed desperately it's going to cause safety problems while driving https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2016653 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The driver air bag light on the instrument panel has been illuminated since 2004, repair had been attempted several times but has failed. A bulletin has been sent by the manufacture to the dealership regarding steering wheel airbag light being illuminated giving a false warning, due to defective electrical wiring that cannot be repaired. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2016654 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The driver air bag light on the instrument panel has been illuminated since 2004, repair had been attempted several times but has failed. A bulletin has been sent by the manufacture to the dealership regarding steering wheel airbag light being illuminated giving a false warning, due to defective electrical wiring that cannot be repaired. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2010437 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Corroded Subframe led to almost complete separation of drivers side control arm, 72k original miles, took my problem to Bergery Mazda where no one cared. If the part was already replaced in 2014 how is it possibly broken already. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2010438 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Corroded Subframe led to almost complete separation of drivers side control arm, 72k original miles, took my problem to Bergery Mazda where no one cared. If the part was already replaced in 2014 how is it possibly broken already. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2009344 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Passenger rear shock mount toatly rusted through. A big hole! https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-2009345 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT Passenger rear shock mount toatly rusted through. A big hole! https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1960179 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT Lost of power steering hard to steer the steering wheel https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1945062 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was shifting erratically and made an abnormal rumbling sound. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond and was jerking upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact who is an indep https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1945063 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was shifting erratically and made an abnormal rumbling sound. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond and was jerking upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact who is an indep https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1945064 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was shifting erratically and made an abnormal rumbling sound. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to respond and was jerking upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact who is an indep https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1935310 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT My car has had a abs engine code for a year that I have spent a lot of money trying to get it off because, I can’t renew my tag because it failed emissions vehicle safety test . So I was notified by my insurance company that my vehicle was under recall. I read it and called Mazda and it was confirmed and I went to the shop and I waited 6 hours for the installation of a new abs module and wire harn https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1935311 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT My car has had a abs engine code for a year that I have spent a lot of money trying to get it off because, I can’t renew my tag because it failed emissions vehicle safety test . So I was notified by my insurance company that my vehicle was under recall. I read it and called Mazda and it was confirmed and I went to the shop and I waited 6 hours for the installation of a new abs module and wire harn https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1928632 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving at low speeds and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as needed; however, the failure recurred while making a turn. The contact st https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1927167 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT The steering is very tight, and sometimes the wheel gets stripped out of your hands, vehicle has been brought to the dealer for a diagnosis https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1924735 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT My ABS keeps locking up and Ive almost wrecked multiple times. I changed brakes and rotors and still the problem is on-going. Its dangerous and Ive read others saying the same thing online. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1924736 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT My ABS keeps locking up and Ive almost wrecked multiple times. I changed brakes and rotors and still the problem is on-going. Its dangerous and Ive read others saying the same thing online. https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1912855 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT Rear passenger shock mount rusted out completely https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1900375 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 resubmitt https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute https://plaincars.com/make/mazda-tribute#complaint-1900376 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 resubmitt