2005 Mazda Tribute: grinding or squealing brakes

6 of the 377 complaints about the 2005 Mazda Tribute describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2010
2
2009
1
2008
3
2006
1
2005
6
2004
3
2003
3
2002
8
2001
6

What owners say

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 131,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. While driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the subframe and shock mounts fractured from excessive corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 157,000 miles · MO

With no previous visible indication, rust ate away at the right rear wheel well around the shock mount. We noticed a loud squeaking one day from the back and, upon inspection, noticed teh sever rust damage. The metal had corroded behind the undercoating. The shock mount is no longer attached and the vehicle is not safe to drive. Inspection does not show excessive rust anywhere else on the body.

Filed Jun 7, 2012 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · TX · crash

I purchased the car new in 2004. I have been complaining about the brakes losing pressure since I purchased my car but the dealership always told me they were fine. I have always had to push my brakes to the floor to stop the vehicle. Sometimes when at a red light I'd sit and pump air into the brakes so they would stop properly. Yesterday I was driving in stop and go traffic and a lady stopped ahead of me but my car would not stop. I had adequate distance to stop. I had the brake pedal to the floor and it felt as if the tires were stuttering/hopping in an attempt to stop. I pressed so hard that my whole leg was in a cramp. I hit the car ahead of me damaging the bumper. I did not slide, the tires are semi-new and in great condition. Also, my rotors failed a few years ago. Had to have them replaced all round as well as another part of the braking system. I have also had the grinding noise and the air hissing from the brakes. This has been an issue for a long time and I've asked mazda about recalls and their haven't been any. With the number of complaints on the internet I don't feel it is right for the consumers to have to continue paying financially, through insurance or personal injury for the manufacturer's default.

Filed May 8, 2010 · Acceleration · 92,000 miles · 00

Gas pedal sticks in the up-position. No matter how hard I step on the gas pedal, it will not unjam until it's ready to. This has happened over 50 times, but the worst was yesterday when it happened in the middle of heavy traffic. I was almost stopped by the time the accelerator became unstuck, and the pressure I was applying caused the vehicle to jump forward, squealing the tires. Unnerving and dangerous!

Filed May 23, 2005 · Brakes · MI

2005 mazda tribute experiencing problems brake equipment.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer stated when he backed up and applied the brakes there was a grinding noise coming from the brakes. The vehicle has been to the dealer twice and they were unable to correct the problem. Each time the dealer lubricated the calipers and smoothed the rotors.

Filed May 20, 2005 · Brakes · GA

2005 mazda tribute developed a scraping and squeaking noise; the brake rotors were out of round.**no answer required***. *mr there was also a vibration in the steering wheel at high speeds. The vibration intensified upon application of the brakes.