2006 Mazda Tribute structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Mazda Tribute — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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”
filed Jun 12, 2020
“Drivers side rear shock broke completely away from frame. (top side). Passenger side rear wheel well is rusting away badly.”
filed Jul 12, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Tribute | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Tribute | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Tribute | 126 | 33% |
| 2004 Tribute | 45 | 29% |
| 2003 Tribute | 29 | 15% |
| 2002 Tribute | 26 | 7% |
| 2001 Tribute | 45 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.