2004 Mazda Tribute structure problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2004 Mazda Tribute — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stopped and noticed there was rust on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it…”
filed May 8, 2023
“I was driving down the highway when I heard a noise like the roof was being ripped off. When I pulled over to inspect I noticed that the glass from my skylight was gone. Appears the glue deteriorated letting window become loose and therefore blowing off. Good thing didnt hit any other vehicles.”
filed Mar 16, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower…Campaign 14V174000 · Apr 4, 2014
Structure problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 Tribute | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Tribute | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 Tribute | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 Tribute | 126 | 33% |
| 2003 Tribute | 29 | 15% |
| 2002 Tribute | 26 | 7% |
| 2001 Tribute | 45 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Mazda Tribute
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.