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2006 Mazda Tribute Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 130 total for the year
Median mileage
1,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Mazda Tribute, 4% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,300 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.

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10154379, filed 2006-04, 2,500 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10156361, filed 2006-04, 100 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10156360, filed 2006-04, 24 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10433578, filed 2011-10

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200821%
200654%
200521%
20041711%
20032312%
200212432%
200116730%
2000360%

Other parts of the 2006 Mazda Tribute

Vehicle speed control
49 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
6 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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