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#BS-2006-MAZTRI-51BA2006 Mazda Tribute
Based on reports from 181 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 181 complaints, 11 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
transmission failure
3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10
rear wheel well rusted out
2 complaints • Severity 10/10
loud knocking noise
2 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
44 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 76K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (31 reports) • Median: 76K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Speed Control (44 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Where the complaints fall
2006 Mazda Tribute: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2006 Mazda Tribute, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 76,014 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 76K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2006 Mazda Tribute, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2006 Mazda Tribute, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2006 Mazda Tribute, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Mazda Tribute. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
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.
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Mazda Tribute is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2006 Mazda Tribute vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
This vehicle
181
Class avg
500
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 181 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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