2005 Mazda Tribute suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 137 complaints for the 2005 Mazda Tribute, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 137 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 124,000 miles 120 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 19 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 24 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 31 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 15 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 6 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 10 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 120 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 124,000 miles, and 5% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Right rear frame has rusted out enough to cause brake and shock issues causing a perfectly good vehicle to become unsafe and dangerous for my family and others. The shock and brake line broke and the vehicle slid to a stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was severe corrosion on the a-frame and rear suspension support of the vehicle. The contact was informed that the rear suspension support fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Mazda Tribute
- Body & structure 126 complaints
- Cruise control 85 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Wheels 23 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints