2006 Mazda Tribute Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Mazda Tribute, 2% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“Power steering suddenly failed as I was leaving our driveway onto the street. No warning at all of any problem - car had just been inspected by two auto shops last week and no steering problems noted. Steering was still possible but very,very hard to turn wheel - took all my strength to try to turn. Impossible to drive it now. Car has 127,500 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10779173, filed 2015-10, 127,500 miles“When driving, the car is all over the road. I have changed the tires, and it still waivers..its like the steering component is loose, or the stability cable is loose. Steering wanders back and forth and it hard to contain even more when windy. Pulls to the right all the time. I have also done wheel adjustments and alignings, and doesn't help. I only have 56,000 on the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10584527, filed 2014-04, 35,000 miles“Purchased the vehicle on 4/7/06 and on 4/8/06 I observed the following conditions. Vehicle produces a noticeable whining/humming noise and vibration that is felt through the steering wheel during the following situations: 1) when the car is initially started, 2) when the gas pedal is slightly pressed while the gear is in the park position 3) when the vehicle is coming to a stop with or without pushing on the brakes, 4) when the steering wheel is turned either to the left or right. Upon noticing noise and vibration, I took it to back to the dealer on 4/10/06. …”
NHTSA complaint #10155257, filed 2006-04, 24 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251387Feb 12, 2024Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10208556Feb 23, 2022Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10186693Jan 21, 2021Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as…
- 10153318Jan 23, 2019Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10154139Dec 11, 2018If a vehicle has body vibration or steering wheel shimmy while driving and the root cause is determined to be tire balance, re-balance the tires using a Hunter GSP9700 or…
- 10142519May 8, 2018Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10185904Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3" even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10101062Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10090812Mar 7, 2016Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
- 10059471Nov 4, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 71% |
| 2010 | 11 | 28% |
| 2009 | 19 | 54% |
| 2008 | 94 | 47% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 4% |
| 2001 | 35 | 6% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mazda Tribute
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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