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US recalls (2)
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 and remedy
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.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Risk and remedy
Risk: AFTER A PERIOD OF CONTINUOUS USE ON THE HIGH SPEED SETTING, LACK OF GREASE ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR MAY CAUSE THE GEAR TEETH TO DISTORT OR FRACTURE DURING OPERATION RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION. INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Other
2012-07-27 · campaign 2012-237
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0L V6 engine 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. A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to slow or stop the vehicle if the transmission is not shifted into neutral. This could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear engine cover fastener, which will raise the cover in the area of the speed control cable to provide adequate clearance between the cover the speed control cable connector.
Other
2005-11-09 · campaign 2005-353 · 709 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear. After a period of continuous use on the high-speed setting, lack of grease may cause the gear teeth to distort and/or fracture during operation, resulting in the loss of wiper function. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, apply grease to the output shaft gear.
Owner complaints (130)
Owners filed 130 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mazda Tribute (9 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries, 3 deaths reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 157).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 49 | |
| Engine | 16 | |
| Power train | 14 | |
| Structure | 13 | |
| Suspension | 12 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Mazda Tribute.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Mazda Tribute 4-DR. | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Mazda Tribute version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Tribute 2WD 2.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tribute 2WD 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Tribute 2WD 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tribute 4WD 2.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tribute 4WD 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Tribute 4WD 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD 2.3 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 28 | 26 | 27 | $2,500 |
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