2004 Mazda Tribute suspension problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2004 Mazda Tribute — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“rear passenger side wheel well ,shock tower mount ,and sub frame .shock tower mount broke fell off hit the cement , chipped my rim and crushed my break lines i took it to lafountaine mazda and they have done an estimate for repairs and damage”
filed Oct 6, 2022
“Driving one day, the car veered suddenly into the oncoming traffic lane. Fortunately no cars were there. I took it to my mechanic who told me the front suspension was cracked and the car's frame was rusted so badly the car could not be jacked up.”
filed Sep 15, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the…
02-004-22a · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 18, 2022
Suspension problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tribute | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Tribute | 12 | 9% |
| 2005 Tribute | 137 | 36% |
| 2003 Tribute | 14 | 7% |
| 2002 Tribute | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 Tribute | 19 | 3% |
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.