2006 Mazda Tribute: engine failure

5 of the 130 complaints about the 2006 Mazda Tribute describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 83,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2008
5
2006
5
2005
2
2004
4
2003
4
2002
7
2001
12

What owners say

Filed Nov 16, 2020 · Engine · 83,000 miles · IL

We purchased a used 2006 mazda tribute with about 83,000 miles on it from a car dealer. Less than 2 months after purchasing it, the timing chain broke and the engine failed. The engine failed after the car was parked and we attempted to restart it.

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 54,000 miles · AL

Heard noise of knocking rattling 2014-15 had it towed to machanic and they informed me of I needed a new engine. Got it replaced with a jasper rebuilt. Right at 4 years it happens again, one yr after warranty. Researching for either resell value or new engine game across a pleathera of seezed engines and thrown rods. Most vehicles has great body but blown engine.

Filed Apr 30, 2014 · Engine · 179,000 miles · LA

On feb 14, 2014 my mazda tribute 2006 without any warning engine failure stalled on the road. Engine light malfunctioned no warning about oil level. I was very fortunate that the car did not stall crossing the 26 miles causeway bridge located in new orleans. I called road service brought car to paretti mazda dealership in metaire louisiana. I was treated extremely badly all service personel were rude and refused to offer any options about my vehicle other than $6200 for engine repair and no explaination why the engine light did not work. I was even offer a trade to purchased another mazda from that dealership.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Engine · 102,000 miles · MI

Just bought this car from a used dealership in milwaukee, wi. I have a 90 day warranty on the car. In under 30 days the engine has locked up on this truck. I was going at least 10/15 MPH turning into the bank when the wheel locked up, the engine and oil light came on, and the truck shut off completely. It would not start after that. Finally, after it did start there is a horrible knocking. Probably threw a rod..... Most horrible experience I've ever had with a vehicle, and this is my first newer car!!!! My old 2000 chevy impala with 200,000 miles on it drove like a champ! Too bad I sold it not more than an hour before my new car went kaput!

Filed Oct 3, 2012 · Engine · 55,400 miles · CO · fire

Vehicle traveling on interstate highway of major metropolitan city when smoke from engine brought vehicle and traffic to standstill. Two fire trucks and police responded. Oil found sprayed on highway and throughout engine compartment, with total loss of engine oil. Vehicle taken to dealership service department for diagnosis. Per dealership report, oil leak found emanating from a large gaping hole on bottom of engine block (v6) where it appears cylinder rod #5 disconnected and went through the bottom of the engine block and ruptured the oil filter, releasing all engine oil content. Engine considered blown by dealership and given out of warranty, an $8500 engine replacement is required at the total expense of the owner given the vehicle is beyond the 36,000 mile engine warranty period, and therefore mazda is not responsible. Driver experienced major trauma, smoke inhalation in compartment, and traffic backed up on interstate causing major delays of people to the local international airport. Mazda unresponsive for issue and repair. Vehicle engine was extensively tested by the state's department of motor vehicles in may 2012 for mandatory emission testing, and passed all testing standards, and documented. Owner will now junk vehicle that was in excellent condition given extensive damage and at total loss to the owner.