Wiper problems of the 2005 Mazda Tribute

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the latch for the rear hatch failed. The window glass for the rear hatch also separated, striking the contact on the head. The contact sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was advised that the left hinge bolt was corroded from the inside out, causing the latch to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 857,047.

When the brakes of the consumer's 2005 Mazda Tribute were applied the vehicle pulled to the left or right. There was a rattle on the right side, the drivers mirror vibrated, the temperature sensor in the auto dimming mirror registered incorrectly, the wiper did not have complete contact with the window and there was a rust spot on the inside lip of the moon roof.