2005 Mazda Tribute Engine Problems
NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Mazda Tribute, 28% of all 377 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 Tribute model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,250 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 105
- 28% of 377 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 377
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 80,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Mazda Tribute engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 20, 2005, latest Nov 17, 2020.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Mazda Tribute
- NHTSA 12V357000Jul 27, 2012Engine217,500 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:cables
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
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.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
Engine complaints by Tribute model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Mazda Tribute have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Mazda Tribute, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,250 miles.
- Which Mazda Tribute year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2005 Mazda Tribute has the most engine complaints (105), compared with 105 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Mazda Tribute?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mazda Tribute concerns the engine: 12V357000.