2004 Mazda Tribute suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 49 complaints for the 2004 Mazda Tribute, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 141,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 14 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 141,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda tribute. While driving 50 MPH, the subframe fractured. The failure caused the contact to momentarily lose control of the vehicle. The contact regained control and brought the vehicle to a stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained some minor bruising and swelling to the lower portion of the body, but did not recall how they occurred. Medical attention was not required. The vehicle was left at the scene and retrieved by an eyewitness.
I noticed a rattle in the rear end of my vehicle. I took to my work harvard ford and had the technicians check it out. They discovered that the panels holding the shocks/struts up has rusted through. I would like to know if there is a recall on this problem.. The tech's say they have had three other vehicles( ford escapes) with this problem in the last six months.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Mazda Tribute
- Body & structure 45 complaints
- Cruise control 34 complaints
- Air bags 23 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints