Electronic stability controlPart report

2005 Mazda Tribute Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints: 4about this part
Share: 1%of 377 total for the year
Median mileage: 167,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Mazda Tribute, 1% of the 377 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall this 2005 Mazda Tribute. While driving down the road the light start to flash and there is a car that shows up on my dash I have had this looked at. And everyone said it was wiring problems this SUV has almost. Had me hit and in a car wreck. Because. It will shut down and no pull a hill. Or lose it power.”

NHTSA complaint #10816296, filed 2015-12, 220,000 miles

“The 2005 Mazda Tribute s (3.0l v6), also known as the 2005 ford escape (same parts, assembly line, PCM, etc) has a known issue that can be tracked through many, many tsbs. Mazda/ford used the incorrect and faulty spark plugs in their 2005 tributes and escapes. These plugs generate too much rf noise and their faulty coil-on-plug designed ignition system does not provide anywhere near enough suppression for the excessive rf noise. These issues combines cause the PCM to literally fry out and burn and crack the ignition coils at the same time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11043614, filed 2017-11, 175,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2010	1	3%
2008	2	1%
2006	1	1%
2005	4	1%
2004	1	1%
2002	2	1%

Other parts of the 2005 Mazda Tribute

Suspension
137 complaints Body and structure
126 complaints Vehicle speed control
85 complaints Brakes
25 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints Engine
23 complaints Wheels
22 complaints Other or unknown
21 complaints Fuel system
20 complaints Electrical system
19 complaints Air bags
11 complaints Seat belts
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Mazda Tribute

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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