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2005 Mazda Tribute recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 383
Latest campaign: Jun 3, 2015

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	1	Jun 3, 2015	15E045000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Jul 27, 2012	12V357000
Seats	1	Apr 12, 2006	06V116000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Dec 23, 2004	04V605000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 3, 2015Latest campaign


Jun 3, 201515E045000	Suspension: front wheel bearing Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15E045000 What's wrong The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width. Risk Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536. Campaign NHTSA 15E045000 · Jun 3, 2015
Jul 27, 201212V357000	Engine and engine cooling 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V357000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 12V357000 · Jul 27, 2012
Apr 12, 200606V116000	Seats: front assembly head restraint IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V116000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 06V116000 · Apr 12, 2006
Dec 23, 200404V605000	Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate lock IF THE LIFTGATE IS LEFT UNLOCKED, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT IT MAY OPEN DURING A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V605000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 04V605000 · Dec 23, 2004

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component383

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383Complaints filed

16Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

13Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Suspension	137	36	1	0	0
Structure	126	33	3	0	2
Vehicle speed control	87	23	3	0	3
Service brakes	27	7	2	0	1
Power train	25	7	1	0	0
Engine	23	6	1	2	1
Wheels	22	6	1	0	0
Electrical system	20	5	0	1	0
Unknown or other	19	5	0	0	0
Fuel system	15	4	1	0	1
Hydraulic	15	4	0	0	0
Gasoline	14	4	1	0	1
Air bags	11	3	6	0	5
Fuel/propulsion system	6	2	1	0	0
Seats	5	1	1	1	2

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“Passenger rear shock mount toatly rusted through. A big hole!”
Filed 07/21/2024 · ODI 11603615
Suspension
“Rear passenger shock mount rusted out completely”
Filed 07/25/2023 · ODI 11534298
Structure
“The rear wheel well was completely rusted out while the other side is fine. The shock broke loose causing the vehicle to drop down.”
Filed 04/23/2023 · ODI 11518499

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2005 Mazda Tribute recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Mazda Tribute have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Mazda Tribute. The most recent, 15E045000 (reported June 3, 2015), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Mazda Tribute?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 137 complaints out of 383 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Mazda Tribute?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mazda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Mazda dealer.

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