Mazda Tribute owners have reported 50 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (39 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's radio/tape cd player (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems | |
| Radio/tape Cd Player problems | |
| Carrier/rack problems | |
| Adaptive Equipment problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Electrical Jack problems |
Started hearing banging noises while driving. Finally realized it was coming from the passenger side rear wheel well, which was completely rusted. This caused the shock absorber to detach and bang on the car while driving. The car is in otherwise good condition, with no other rust problems. Read details...
My battery began being drained for no apparent reason. I bought a new battery but it didn't solve the problem. When it is cold I have to have my car jumped to start most of the time. I sat in the car listening to the radio for about 15 minutes this summer and then found the battery was dead. Read details...
There is excessive corrosion of the rear structure of my Mazda. The noise from the passenger rear became a thunking and today I found the top portion of the strut had rusted and broke off. Upon further inspection it was found that the entire rear has excessive rusting to the structure. Read details...
Passenger side rear door will not open from inside or out this is a major problem we have 2 children. Read details...
I were driving down a hill when my car engine dies while driving on the highway, the (radio dies, a. C. , engine, and steering wheel tighens. This is the second Mazda Tribute I owned in a year with the same problem that the company can't fix. The other s are not as major. Read details...