We have classified the 3 complaints from 2006 Mazda Tribute about ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING into the following categories.
2006 mazda tribute. runs fine during warm weather. at the slightest outbreak of cold weather, accelerator does not depress, unable to get any power from the engine. will freeze up at times while driving or not work at all. has been doing this for years, mazda refuses to acknowledge problem. has almost caused numerous accidents when accelerating around a turn due to loss of power. mazda has recalled previous model years for this problem but will not recall this model. please change that. *tr
After coming to a stop at an uphill grade--approx a 20 degree incline, as soon as the brake is released, the vehicle rolls backwards. the only means to prevent the vehicle from rolling back is to press on the brake again or to immediately press hard on the gas pedal. however, although the vehicle eventually starts moving uphill, there is a significant amount of backward travel prior to the engine producing enough power to overcome the backward roll. this is a safety concern since there might be vehicles directly behind me when this occurs. fortunately, i have not had to stop at any steep grades that might cause the vehicle to rollback faster and further and possibly causing an accident. *jb
Vehicle makes a loud high pitch whining noise when engine is around 1000 rpm but disappears when the engine is below or above the 1000 rpm. this occurs regardless of whether the car is parked or during normal driving conditions so long as the engine is around 1000rpm. in addition to the high pitch whining noise, there is a noticeable amount of vibration that is felt. also, after coming to a full stop, without the gas pedal being pressed, after having revved down to about 650 rpm, the engine sometimes revs back up to about 1000 rpm and produce the whining noise. *jb
Mazda tribute cruise control failure engine problems my name nageswar karri i have a mazda tribute, 2006 model. after 2500 miles,first time i tried cruise control for 2 minute then my car can not go forward on the free way in the middle of the freeway i try to pull over but i couldn't slowly i pull over left line. i have 3 years baby in my tribute i was scared. i called mazda 1800 number the answer is they can not do anything because saturday, and i have full coverage 50,000 miles bumper to bumper and new suv. thank for chp officer stopped and he help me to call tow truck to nearest mazda dealer. i don't understand what is the customer service for mazda..they said 24 hours 7 days a week road side assistance?..where is the assistance that time 7:00pm...i really get mad because i have 3 years daughter in my suv... it is crazy.... *nm
Dt*: the contact stated without warning the vehicle stalled while decelerating at 40 mph. the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. *nm