We have classified the 126 complaints from 2005 Mazda Tribute about SUSPENSION into the following categories.
While driving my 2005 mazda tribute on a paved city street, i noticed a sudden loud clanking/pounding in the passenger side, rear wheel well area. assumed it was a bad shock but soon discovered that the the wheel well had rusted completely out, there is now a hole to the inside of my car. some, but not much rust elsewhere on the vehicle (the other three wheel wells look great), but that part of the vehicle rusted through to the inside of the vehicle. not driveable anymore until this is addressed. the vehicle itself is very mechanically sound and will cared for. there are lots of examples on online forums of this exact issue, on both tributes and ford escapes. apparently there is a recall for these vehicles 01-04, but no further. exact same issue, exact same wheel well. please help!
Car is making a lot of noise and vibration and chatter from the right rear wheel well.i had new shocks put in and he mechanic '":told me the wheel well was rusting out.and i should get it fix as soon as possible!!!!!
Takata recall the rear passenger shock mount has rusted to the point to where it makes a horrible clunk severe metal to metal rattle while driving. i refuse to allow my wife to drive it due to safety concerns of the shock coming loose and causing an accident. this noise can be heard driving as slowly as 5mph while driving straight and turning on a flat smooth road. please make a recall for this year of mazda tribute as this is a major safety issue
Many complaints of the rear frame of vehicle completely rusting out. the mechanics said it is unsafe to drive and costs thousands to fix. most people will not notice this until it's too late.
Truck started making a loud noise coming from the rear passenger side. upon inspection it was discovered that the inner wheel had rusted badly and left shock mount hanging on by a small metal band. took it to a body shop they said because of the way the vehicle was constructed that it was impossible to fix. i have noticed there was a recall for this vehicle for 2001-2004 models and it appears for the number of complaints about this model on this registry that 2005 should be next.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. the contact stated that the rear passenger subframe and shock mount were extremely corroded. halbinsel volkswagen mazda (located at 200 n 30th st, escanaba, mi 49829, (906) 789-9650) was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Passenger side rear wheel well severely rusted, shock/strut detached from vehicle while driving. loud thumping/banging noise coming from rear wheel. took to mechanic to have inspected, deemed unsafe to operate on any roadway.
The rear passenger wheel well has rusted out. all of the other wheel wells look fine. i have owned this vehicle since it was new. 2000-2004 is covered in a recall. why is 2005 not covered? looking online it looks like this is a common problem with the 2005 and for some reason an unsafe 2005 tributes seems to have made it past being covered
Right rear starting making a loud knocking sound, investigated and found shock tower mount was rusted out, and banging into the inner body of the vehicle causing damage. banging happens when driving.
The entire passenger side wheel well is completely rusted out. when compared to the other wheel wells you can see the white foam that is supposed to be on the inside of my car. there is also a plastic piece missing due to the screws loosing their hold. the car makes a noise that sounds like there is something bouncing around in the back when in reality it is the suspension.
The rear wheel well rusted out causing the shock to poke a hole thru the back of my cargo area. this created a very dangerous situation for driving. my son was driving the vehicle and almost lost complete control over the car due to this. mazda has recalled 2004 and older for this exact problem but they have not recalled 2005.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. while driving at an unknown speed, there was a loud sound coming from the rear passenger wheel of the vehicle. the contact coasted to the side of the road and noticed that the rear passenger side frame was corroded. the vehicle was taken to pugi mazda (1850 ogden ave, downers grove, il 60515, (877) 827-9086) where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side wheel well was completely corroded and the rear shocks needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the approximate failure mileage was 146,100.
Right rear wheel well is completely rusted where it holds shock. this is the same problem of recalled 2001-2004 mazdas. this year should be recalled also.
The shock tower was completely rusted out on the drivers side rear. it is possible to see the tire. the rust began in gasoline entry area per the mechanic and then spread to the shock tower. this has also effected the threads on the tire. i believe these cars should be recalled immediately. this a dangerous issue. i should be reimbursed for repairs related to the rust totaling $1056. does not include the need to replace the worn tires.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that there was severe corrosion on the a-frame and rear suspension support of the vehicle. the contact was informed that the rear suspension support fractured. wilkins mazda (750 n york rd, elmhurst, il 60126, (630) 279-3000) was contacted, but was unable to provide assistance with having the vehicle repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 147,000.