2005 Mazda Tribute Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA has 130 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2005 Mazda Tribute, 34% of all 377 complaints for this model year. That is the highest body and structure complaint count among 7 Tribute model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 125,262 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 130
- 34% of 377 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 377
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 125,262 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Mazda Tribute body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 9, 2004, latest Jul 21, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2005 Mazda Tribute
- NHTSA 06V116000Apr 12, 2006Structure & Body23,100 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:head restraint
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moon roofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the free motion head form registered a measurement above the permitted limit at the left hand a-pillar trim area.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to occupants may occur.
Remedy: Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
- NHTSA 04V605000Dec 23, 2004Structure & Body49,800 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, 'door locks and door retention components.' the rear liftgate latching system does not meet the inertia load requirement in one direction.
Risk: If the liftgate is left unlocked, there is the potential that it may open during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
Structure & Body complaints by Tribute model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 2005130 (34%)
- 200614 (11%)
- 20070 (0%)
- 20085 (2%)
- 20092 (6%)
- 20102 (5%)
- 20111 (14%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Mazda Tribute have body and structure problems?
- NHTSA has 130 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2005 Mazda Tribute, 34% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 125,262 miles.
- Which Mazda Tribute year has the most body and structure complaints?
- The 2005 Mazda Tribute has the most body and structure complaints (130), compared with 130 for the 2005.
- Is there a body and structure recall for the 2005 Mazda Tribute?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Mazda Tribute concern the body and structure: 06V116000 and 04V605000.