Before buying a used 2006 Mazda Tribute, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-5500, option #6.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIPER MOTOR FOR THE PRESENCE OF GREASE AND GREASE THE WIPER MOTOR GEARS IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2006 Mazda Tribute 4-DR.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
135 complaints filed with NHTSA (9 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
| Tribute 2WD — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Tribute 2WD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Tribute 4WD — Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 13.1 L/100 km (18 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Tribute 4WD — Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| Tribute 4WD — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.