2005 Mazda Tribute engine problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Mazda Tribute — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. Upon starting the vehicle, smoke was noticed. The contact turned off the engine, but the passenger advised her to restart the engine to see from where the smoke was originating. When the vehicle was restarted, flames were seen coming from the ignition coil…”
filed Apr 23, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. After the accelerator pedal was depressed, the throttle became stuck at any speed. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road and adjust the speed cable in order to operate the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The contact referenced nhtsa…”
filed Nov 1, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Tribute years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 7 | 18% |
| 2009 Tribute | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 Tribute | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 Tribute | 16 | 12% |
| 2004 Tribute | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 Tribute | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 Tribute | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 Tribute | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.