2006 Mazda Tribute Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Mazda Tribute, 8% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“Heard noise of knocking rattling 2014-15 had it towed to machanic and they informed me of I needed a new engine. Got it replaced with a jasper rebuilt. Right at 4 years it happens again, one yr after warranty. Researching for either resell value or new engine game across a pleathera of seezed engines and thrown rods. Most vehicles has great body but blown engine.”
NHTSA complaint #11220761, filed 2019-06, 54,000 miles“This involves my drivers side door that can no longer be opened by my remote..it all started after getting a new battery installed..all the other doors on my SUV open and lock with the remote. The drivers side door is the only door that I have to use my car key to open. There must be some defect. I've read that others who have Mazda tributes have the same problem after a new battery is installed.”
NHTSA complaint #11109964, filed 2018-07, 140,000 miles“Today 12-15-14 I went to pick up my son at school it is cold outside so I left my car running with the heater on when I got out of the car the car locked on its own and I could not get back in. If someone had a baby in the car and got out and it locked you could not get in that is not safe. It took me over 1 hour to get in my car I had groceries in there. No vehicle should lock with the keys in the ignition and the car on and in park. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10664451, filed 2014-12, 123,000 miles“My Mazda Tribute v 6, 3.0 all of a sudden stopped on the highway. I had it towed to my son's house, than to the Mazda dealership. It was at the dealership when I was told what had occurred. My coils had blown out and damaged my (PCM)computer. They said it would cost $2689. I could not afford the dealership's cost so I had it towed again to a private mechanic where he replaced the coils. I went on ebay and found a reasonably priced PCM where it was programmed keys included. My research has LED me into writing this letter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10747206, filed 2015-08, 144,000 miles“My battery began being drained for no apparent reason. I bought a new battery but it didn't solve the problem. When it is cold I have to have my car jumped to start most of the time. I sat in the car listening to the radio for about 15 minutes this summer and then found the battery was dead. The rear wiper stopped working and my back up lights stopped working about a year ago. Also the driver's side door would not unlock with the remote. I did have a remote start installed shortly after I purchased my car and it has been checked out and is not the source of the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10631166, filed 2014-09, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 14% |
| 2010 | 3 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 15 | 7% |
| 2006 | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 | 19 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 | 41 | 11% |
| 2001 | 81 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mazda Tribute
49 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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