2006 Mazda Tribute body problems

Filed Jun 12, 2020 · Body · 7 miles · IL

The rear right wheel well area where the shock absorber attaches to the frame of the vehicle busted out. It no longer holds the shock in place to absorb a bump. I was recently informed by a bodyshop person that there was a recall that I was not notified of. Would you let me know if this is true?

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 111,366 miles · NE

Drivers side rear shock broke completely away from frame. (top side). Passenger side rear wheel well is rusting away badly.

Filed May 16, 2017 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · IN

Hear a loud banging sound from the rear passenger side wheel on my mazda tribute when driving approx 30 miles an hour on smooth road. Took it to get the shock checked and was shown by the mechanic that the rear wheel well was completely rusted out and the shock was hanging

Filed Jan 6, 2017 · Body · 172,500 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. While driving various speeds, an abnormal loud banging sound could be heard coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger side inner fender had rotted through and the vehicle needed body work to repair the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 172,500.

Filed Nov 2, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 98,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. While driving at any speed, the vehicle made a rattling noise. A mechanic diagnosed that the rear passenger wheel well and the shock mount were extremely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed May 6, 2016 · Body · 131,872 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard abnormal noises coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be welded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 07/19/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was so badly rusted, the body of the truck came off the frame. Updated 07/19/16.

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 140,000 miles · MN

I heard a banging sound coming from the back of my vehicle only to discover that the passenger right side wheel well had completely rusted away and the rear suspension was banging around, I could actually see the bed lining of the vehicle scary when your driving around a 3 year old! I brought to a frame shop and was quoted $2500 for repair and basically told to scrap the vehicle (very disconcerting when there are only 140,000 miles on it),. After researching it sounds like this is a very common problem in this vehicle and I am hoping that it is addressed with a recall. I did end up finding an auto body repair shop to complete the repairs for $800 who told me he is seeing many drivers with this exact issue with this type of vehicle. After taking the back end off he said that the other side is about to go as well. I am now stuck in an ethical dilemma do I sell to another party to get my money back on a down payment for another vehicle or do I junk this vehicle that is unsafe and take the loss so that this doesn't become someone else's problem. Thank you for any help you can give me with this issue!

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Body, Wheels · MA

Cpsc: mazda tribute: consumer stated right rear wheel rusted away leaving the shock floating and banging around in the wheel well..

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Body · MA

Cpsc: i1590199a. 2006 mazda tribute. Consumer stated the right wheel well rusted away, causing shock floating and banging around the wheel well.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Body, Suspension · IN

Because of the rear end making loud noise and vibration upon contacting road bumps and holes vehicle taken to repair shop where inspection revealed significant deterioration of the metal forming the rear passenger side wheel well, oxidation (rust) to the extent of large hole exposing interior department. Replacement of the rear shocks did not correct the vibrations from road irregularities. Mechanic described the cause as a result of the wheel well loss of metal & change in shape enabling metal to metal contact. Structural integrity duration is of much concern.