Took vehicle to dealer and had them check out some noise coming from rear of vehicle. Dealer says the rear passenger wheel well is very rusted (actually rusted through in spots) and not stable. Noise is coming from around the rear shock area which is very deteriorated around the shock mount and it looks like the shock may not be adequately secured. The same thing is starting to happen on the other rear wheel well but most of the damage is on the passenger side. There is no visible rust on the exterior of the vehicle. We were referred to a local body shop but the repair would be too expensive too fix. We've regularly serviced this vehicle at the dealer since we bought it new. I've checked on-line and have found many other instances of this type of damage occurring in mazda tributes and ford escapes in the 2004-2005 model years. The vehicle is not being repaired due to cost.
2004 Mazda Tribute body complaints
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The right wheel well is completely rusted through including the rear shock mounts. The only thing holding the metal together was the outer undercoating spray. My 18 year old son was driving on the interstate in this condition. I searched the internet and see that other mazda tribute and ford escape owners have the same problem. It's an obvious manfacture's defect that is occurring nationally and is a serious safety issue. Department of transportation federal highway administration.
The hazard light button on the dashboard fell inboard. The button was never used/pushed as there has never been an occasion to use it. I spoke with the car dealer and he said the plastic on the inside was broken that held the button in place and was not covered under any warranty for the car. Since there was no reason to use the hazard lights so far, the plastic was not broken from use. Now I'm driving my car without any safety hazard lights to use should an occasion arise. My car is currently under another recall - 6821g and would like the hazard lights fixed at the same time.
I own a mazda tribute 2004, it was taken to the mazda servicing shop for various repairs ranging from a leak of water of rain through the front windshield, the transmission of the sub would not engage in reverse, the condensation of the air conditioning leaks on top of the catalytic converter which is rusted, along with various other complaints. The SUV currently has a mileage of 8695 miles and is experiencing transmission problems, it does not shift into the 40-55 MPH shift and exceeds the #3 RPM's. The vehicle was taken once again to the mazda dealer and I was informed that the SUV is no longer under guarantee because my vehicle is over 4 years old and the warranty has expired. How is it possible for a SUV with only 8695 miles which is driven only locally can be experiencing transmission problems. And know it is so convenient for the dealer and the central office in puerto rico to state that my warranty has expired and that this is not a case of manufacturer's defect or recall.
2004 mazda tribute tire equipment are starting to cup.***no answer required***. *mr the driver's side front tire had cupped resulting in a loud roaring noise while the consumer was driving. The rear hatch area was rattling.
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