Frame Rust Problems of Mazda Tribute

The contact owns a 2003 Mazda Tribute. While pulling out of a parking space, a screeching noise started. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle was unable to be driven due to severe rust in the subframe and suspension components. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side wheel well and frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormally loud noise. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the frame was severely rusted on the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

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The right rear shock tower broke away from the body ,causing the vehicle to jerk hard right ,as I was driving on the highway at about 60 miles per hour,this almost caused an accident, I crossed into the middle lane cutting off the auto in that lane . Had it not been for the driving skills off the other driver and myself there would have been an accident. The shock then tore the inside of the tire up causing a flat. When I called Mazda they said it was not a safety issue and had no plans to recall the vehicle for this most common problem. This vehicle has a recall for rust on the front frame mount but not on the rust problems in the rear of the vehicles. I feel they used inferior metal in the entire automobile and should repair this very dangerous problem.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, there was abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle as the check engine the waring light illuminated. In addition, the contact mentioned a burning odor emitted inside the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered a part of the frame was fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side of the frame was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Dt.

Rear inner wheel well shock mount is completely rusted through on passenger side of vehicle. Shock completely rusted away from frame on passenger side with drivers side condition soon to follow. Problem noted 04/27/15 at 95,000. Miles. Photos taken of issue. Problem occurred while driving 35 mph on residential street. Heard noise in rear of vehicle followed by bouncing in the rear end.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving at 40mph; the vehicle was making a rattling sound that has recurred for several months. The recall id there were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the mechanic diagnosed frame rust, the frame would have to be repaired. The vehicle was non repairable. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 177,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Mazda Tribute. The contact mentioned while driving at various speeds, the front passenger side of the vehicle would shake violently. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the sub-frame was rusted and separating from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnose that the sub-frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was unavailable.

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My 2003 Mazda Tribute subframe snapped after 9-10 years of owning the vehicle. When that happened my wife immediately pulled into a merlin and they informed her we cannot drive the vehicle out of there or it would break all the way through. We were informed we have until the end of the upcoming Monday to have it towed out of there. We had it towed and were given $220 dollars for the Tribute. The subframe completely snapped all the way through while the tow truck employee turned the wheel. I'm concerned because my wife was driving my Tribute with my son in the car. It seems dangerous having the subframe would rust and break within a timeframe that someone would typically own a vehicle. Especially with my wife and son in the vehicle. Is this a freak of nature incident or is this something that would be considered manufacturer error.