Does the 2005 Mazda Tribute have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Mazda Tribute, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles.

Which Mazda Tribute year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2008 Mazda Tribute has the most transmission complaints (25), compared with 24 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Mazda Tribute?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mazda Tribute is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Mazda Tribute Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Mazda Tribute, 6% of all 377 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 7 Tribute model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 58,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 24; 6% of 377 complaints
All complaints this year: 377
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Mazda Tribute transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 29, 2004, latest Dec 14, 2016.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2004 to Dec 2016; peak Aug 2009 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Mazda Tribute

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tribute model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200524 (6%)
200614 (11%)
20071 (25%)
200825 (12%)
20093 (9%)
201013 (33%)
20110 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mazda Tribute have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Mazda Tribute, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles.
Which Mazda Tribute year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2008 Mazda Tribute has the most transmission complaints (25), compared with 24 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Mazda Tribute?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Mazda Tribute is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.