Table 1 shows one common seat belt related problems of the 2006 Mazda Tribute.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seat Belt problems |
The contact owns a 2006 Mazda Tribute. While examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the seat buckle latch was detached from the seat belt buckle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the repair could not be made due to the parts being on back order. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 77,000. The VIN was not available.
2006 Mazda Tribute: in the last two weeks the driver side seat belt has locked into place and driver was unable to get out of the car. One of the times, driver drove to a dealership where it was totally disconnected from the floor behind the seat; so driver could get out. Mechanic said to not buckle again, but it is routine, so it happened again. Now when driving, the buzzer buzzes frequently to remind to buckle seatbelt, that cannot be unbuckled. It is buckled up, and driver is sitting on the belt. This car belongs to a 78 year old, who would not be able to get out if she had a wreck. It has happened to multiple drivers of her car. Thanks (the car belongs to my mother, and I am concerned for her safety and the safety of anyone else with this model. ).
Seat belt hazard. The locking system in the seat belt have restrained me once in the front passenger seat. The back seat belt is now locked down and will not move.