Underbody Shield Problems of Mazda Tribute

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Tribute. While driving 20 mph, there was an abnormal bouncing motion from the rear passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the undercarriage was corroded through and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

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The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. After the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v174000 (structure), the technician stated that there was excessive rust on the undercarriage. As a result, the undercarriage needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while pulling into the garage at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into the garage and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruising that did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v357000 (engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was 58,000.

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I have a 2003 Mazda Tribute v6. After taking the vehicle in for a recall, they noticed that my front passenger side subframe was rotted. The drivers side is fine. The exhaust goes thru that area - it appears that the heat from the exhaust caused the paint on the subframe to 'burn' off and thus allow it to be exposed to the elements and rot. I have read other cases of this same thing happening to other people with this vehicle. There are other manufacturers who have recalls on this same item for their vehicles - why doesn't Mazda? it is not an easy or cheap fix!.

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