2005 Mazda Tribute electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Mazda Tribute — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Began hearing loud banging noise in the rear of the vehicle while driving on city streets. Upon inspection, the passenger side rear shock mount in the wheel well was completely broken free and the shock banging around. It had pinched the brake lights and they stopped working as well. Upon research…”
filed Sep 21, 2019
“Takata recall my seat belts do not tighten and my airbag light was fixed but is now on again I've been told that my airbag and seatbelt will probably not work properly and my locks are also not working properly. I paid $300 the first time to fix the airbag light and driver side seat belt. It was…”
filed Oct 22, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s…
09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 8, 2024Speedometer replacement procedure
09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 28, 2023In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
09-024-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2022This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost…
01-006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 22, 2022
Electrical System problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 3 | 8% |
| 2009 Tribute | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 Tribute | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 Tribute | 10 | 8% |
| 2004 Tribute | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Tribute | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 Tribute | 41 | 11% |
| 2001 Tribute | 81 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Mazda Tribute
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.