2005 Mazda Tribute: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Body · 120,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side. In addition, the vehicle jerked to the right. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear shock absorber was rusted and that the vehicle was irreparable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 97,500 miles · MA

While driving between 1500 and 2500 rpms, the car suddenly drops in rpms and either stalls altogether or starts making a jerking motion and thudding noise. Cannot get out of the gear unless you jam on the accelerator. Extremely dangerous and near undrivable on the highway. Had has happened twice before, ruining the engine coils the first time and the catalytic converters the second time. It seems the PCM is faulty and ruining all of the associated parts. Have read up on the topic and many other owners have the same issue with the stalling and jolting of the issue, all associated with the PCM. This very much seems like an issue that should be recalled, as the repairs are significantly costly and affect many vehicles.

Filed Oct 29, 2012 · Acceleration · 151,000 miles · LA

When driving in cold weather, the accelerator will not press down. If you stop at a red light or slow down for traffic and try to accelerate, you can't press the accelerator down to get speed. It is stuck and won't press down. You have to keep pressing on it hard which results in the car taking off real fast and jerking everyone in it or causing traffic behind you to run into you because your vehicle will not accelerate. I've been reporting this problem since I've had this automobile in 2005. There are several hundred complaints on the internet with the same problem. I guess someone will have to be killed or seriously injured before something is done.

Filed Dec 7, 2010 · Acceleration · 62,295 miles · VA

I have been experiencing problems with my 2005 mazda tribute. The accelerator will be depressed and the car doesn't move. Then it will suddenly lunge forward. Other times, I press the accelerator and there is a jerk as the car once again lunges forward. Yesterday while on the highway, the car suddenly accelerated momentarily. This problem has been listed on the internet many times but it seems that someone will have to have an accident or die before there is a recall. It doesn't appear to be a new problem as they recalled earlier models than 2005 for what looks like the same problem. This happens intermittently and sometimes there are days between episodes. Up until this occurrence, the tribute has been a wonderful car. This, however, brings memories of toyota. Please investigate before someone gets injured or killed.

Filed Nov 3, 2010 · Acceleration · AR

Accelerator pedal on 2005 mazda tribute sticks in the up (non-accelerating) position. Takes a significant amount of force to accelerate, causing car to spin tires and jerk forward. Usually occurs in cold and wet weather, but has occurred during warm weather as well.

Filed May 14, 2010 · Engine · 80,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. The contact stated while driving at approximate speeds of 70 MPH, the vehicle began abnormal jerking and the engine would idle very low, almost to a stop. The dealer advised restarting the engine to correct the failure. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The dealer replaced the computer, coil springs and performed a tune-up. The vehicle resumed normal operation after repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 84,000. Updated 11/03/10.

Filed Jan 23, 2010 · Acceleration · 1 miles · NJ

2005 mazda tribute. The gas pedal sticks when accelerating. This occurs always. Results in lurching of vehicle and possible loss of control.

Filed Nov 4, 2009 · Acceleration · 95,000 miles · 00

Gas pedal sticks when engine starts up in cold weather and continues to stick until the vehicle is warmed up (30 minutes into driving). Causes car to jerk when starting from a stop. Acceleration is compromised.

Filed Apr 19, 2008 · Acceleration · 200 miles · OR

I purchased the 2005 mazda tribute in dec '04. Within one month, the gas pedal would stick in the up position and it would take significant effort to unlock the pedal, causing the vehicle to lurch forward. I took it in to have it looked at *still under warranty* and was told there was nothing wrong. However, it has continued to be a serious problem ever since. I've brought it back several times to the same dealership (royal moore mazda) and they tell me every time that they don't have any record of repairs (since they said they never found anything to begin with) and that they still can't find a problem. The issue is getting worse. I've been doing research and find hundreds of other mazda tribute owners having the exact same problem. At what point does this become a recall issue? I've narrowly missed being rear ended many times due to the gas pedal being stuck in place. And the only way to unlock it is to "stomp" on it. We need assistance before people die - if they haven't already and therefore haven't been able to tell anyone about why they died. This is a serious problem and it is getting significantly worse. The dealerships constantly deny there is a problem, and I honestly believe it's due to the bigger issue of all mazda tribute owners having the same issue.

Filed Jun 15, 2006 · Airbags · 22,609 miles · MD · crash · 1 injury

May 9,2006 involved in front end collision when a vehicle pulled out in front of me with approx. 3 feet notice, hit vehicle in drivers side door with the complete front end of my vehicle at 35 MPH. Vehicle damaged to the point of breaking air conditioning compressor. I was wearing my seat belt and jerked forward on impact and air bag states that it deployed but it never deployed. I am now currently seeing physicians and specialist for neurosurgery. My vehicle is still in the repair shop at this time, then it will have to be sent back to the mazda dealer to find out why the airbag did not deploy and be fixed. At this time it has not been fixed or even determined why it did not deploy. If it did not deploy at 35 MPH crash I am concerned to even drive it again. This was my first ever accident in 25 years of driving and I do not want another, but I am very concerned about a defect since I am being told by all the experts that it should have.