2005 Mazda Tribute: check engine light

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 90,100 miles · FL

The 2005 mazda tribute initially started to be sporadically sluggish/hesitation when stepping on the gas. It seemed like there was a delay from when I pressed on the gas pedal to when the vehicle actually accelerated. On 6/4/15, a couple days after first experiencing the sluggishness/hesitant acceleration, the vehicle stalled/lost power while driving 55 miles per hour on a busy road. Fortunately, I was able to coast over to the side of the road. Within a few minutes I was able to restart the vehicle and continue on my way. The vehicle continued to be sluggish at acceleration and would randomly stall while driving and/or idling. At this point with the vehicle's mechanical issues, the check engine light was not on- even though there was something major wrong with the vehicle. Over the next couple weeks I had the vehicle in the shop three times. The first time in the shop (6/6/15) the check engine light was still not on- -so they were not able to diagnose the problem. They shop suggested replacing the fuel filter and do a fuel system clean-- which I did. The vehicle continued to be sluggish/hesitant when accelerating & randomly stalled while driving and/or idling. About a week later the check engine light finally came on. I took the vehicle to the shop & they indicated the code was telling them that cylinder 2 was misfiring. No other codes were read. All the spark plugs were replaced, coils were checked (in good condition). The check engine light did not come back on; however, the vehicle continued to run sluggish and stall while driving (multiple times when I was going 55-65 MPH). On 6/24/15 the car stalled again but this time it would not restart. I had the vehicle towed to the shop & they indicated the computer was dead and needed to be replaced. I contacted mazda and they denied there were issues with the mazda tribute computers and said it was just my vehicle.

Filed May 13, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · WV

2005 mazda tribute. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine issues and requests compensation for repairs. *smd the consumer stated when started the vehicle, it sounded like a truck and the check engine light started flashing. A diagnosis revealed the coils and spark plugs needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Engine · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine seized and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 101,655 miles · IA

The vehicle was initially in the shop to repair shock tower on the right rear which was completed rusted out, that expense cost $1200, within the week, while driving 40mph, the check engine light came on, then the ABS light, then the car began to slow to a stop. The car felt like it was in neutral, there was no control of the car. I placed the car into park, I was along the side of the highway. The car was towed back to the shop and needed repair of fuel injection, engine computer, spark plugs and ignition coils. The total cost of repairs came to $1500 dollars. It was upsetting to deal with two major incidents in 1 week, especially expensive ones. The way the car came to a slow stop on a highway could have caused an accident as well.

Filed Oct 22, 2012 · Transmission · 87,900 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact managed to merge to the side of the road where the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the PCM failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The failure and current mileages were 87,900. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Seats · 145,000 miles · LA · fire

I have a 2005 mazda tribute with 145000 miles. During the summer, I folded the rear seats down in the stowed position to utilize the cargo space to go on vacation. When I unstowed the seats to utilize them for passenger use, I discovered the right rear seat cushion had the fabric burned off the face of the seat. Also, the floor mat was severely burned and melted into the carpet. This area is just above the exhaust system of the vehicle. This is a very serious issue and the interior of the car almost caught on fire. I contacted mzda and they told me it was out of warranty and there is nothing they could do. They put my vehicle and an analyzer and found nothing wrong with my vehicle. I never had a check engine light come on. I explained that this was not a warranty issue, but a safety issue! They just blew me off and sent me on my way. I have photo's of the damage. I cannot even pull the back floor mat up due to it being melted into the carpet. It doesn't matter how old the car is, the interior is not suppose to catch fire through normal use for any reason. There is definitely a major safety issue with this design. Updated 11/16/2010 *bf

Filed Feb 9, 2009 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · NM

In 2007 vehicle check engine light started flashing and came on. Before I could reach a dealer or shop the car completely stopped working in a construction zone. Dealer said there was a short in the electrical system and fried the main computer. Computer was replaced and electrical connections checked. Dealer found several electrical connections that were loose. I believe this is a direct result of the other electrical issues that caused a recall on the tribute / escape.