2006 Mazda Tribute
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 130
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
38% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 130 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 563 |
| 2002 | 384 |
| 2003 | 199 |
| 2004 | 157 |
| 2005 | 377 |
| 2006 | 130 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 202 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
38% · 50 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
I bought new Mazda Tribute in 1/17/2006 first time driving in cruise control on freeway suddenly my cruise control not working in the middle of the freeway, luckily chp officer was there with in minute he help me....
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-03
Engine
12% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle traveling on interstate highway of major metropolitan city when smoke from engine brought vehicle and traffic to standstill. Two fire trucks and police responded.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-03
Power train
11% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing driveline and automatic transmission.
Structure
11% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
Suspension
9% · 12 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-11-28Visibility05V525000 On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.
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.
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2012-09-13Engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control12V357000 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…
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…
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2015-05-20Suspension15E045000 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...
Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Mazda Tribute — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 50 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V525000 · Visibility
- Recall 12V357000 · Engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control
- Recall 15E045000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2006 Mazda Tribute reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Mazda Tribute is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda Tribute?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Mazda Tribute have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.