As the weather gets cold, the gas pedal becomes harder to depress, and at times will not depress at all. This has caused numerous near misses when attempting to accelerate around a turn as the pedal will lock in place and the vehicle will not accelerate at all. It takes significant force to depress the pedal, to the point of stomping on it, and even then it does not always work. This is a very serious safety issue, one that will at some point result in a very severe if not deadly crash, and no one seems the slightest but interested in fixing the problem.
2006 Mazda Tribute engine complaints
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Not sure, but think there is a leak at the transfer case. It smells when sitting for a few moments, there is no oil leaks.
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!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 12v357000 (engine and engine cooling) but was unable to have the vehicle serviced because the remedy part would not become available until mid august of 2012. The manufacturer was contacted and they informed the contact that there was a delay for the remedy part until november of 2012. The contact believed that the recall had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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.
I was driving down the freeway at 65 MPH when the car started jerking and threatening to stop in the middle of the freeway. The "o/d off" light started flashing on the console. I pulled off at the next exit and the light stopped flashing and the car stopped jerking. The minute I got back on the freeway it started again. I took the car to the mechanic and after closer inspection and repair it was discovered that the clutch was burned out in third gear. The cost of repair to the tune of approximately $2000.00 and four business days later. I have only had the car since the end of july 2011. No warning signs, nothing to indicate a problem was occurring.
2006 mazda tribute. Runs fine during warm weather. At the slightest outbreak of cold weather, accelerator does not depress, unable to get any power from the engine. Will freeze up at times while driving or not work at all. Has been doing this for years, mazda refuses to acknowledge problem. Has almost caused numerous accidents when accelerating around a turn due to loss of power. Mazda has recalled previous model years for this problem but will not recall this model. Please change that.
After coming to a stop at an uphill grade--approx a 20 degree incline, as soon as the brake is released, the vehicle rolls backwards. The only means to prevent the vehicle from rolling back is to press on the brake again or to immediately press hard on the gas pedal. However, although the vehicle eventually starts moving uphill, there is a significant amount of backward travel prior to the engine producing enough power to overcome the backward roll. This is a safety concern since there might be vehicles directly behind me when this occurs. Fortunately, I have not had to stop at any steep grades that might cause the vehicle to rollback faster and further and possibly causing an accident.
Vehicle makes a loud high pitch whining noise when engine is around 1000 RPM but disappears when the engine is below or above the 1000 RPM. This occurs regardless of whether the car is parked or during normal driving conditions so long as the engine is around 1000rpm. In addition to the high pitch whining noise, there is a noticeable amount of vibration that is felt. Also, after coming to a full stop, without the gas pedal being pressed, after having revved down to about 650 RPM, the engine sometimes revs back up to about 1000 RPM and produce the whining noise.
Mazda tribute cruise control failure engine problems my name nageswar karri I have a mazda tribute, 2006 model. After 2500 miles,first time I tried cruise control for 2 minute then my car can not go forward on the free way in the middle of the freeway I try to pull over but I couldn't slowly I pull over left line. I have 3 years baby in my tribute I was scared. I called mazda 1800 number the answer is they can not do anything because saturday, and I have full coverage 50,000 miles bumper to bumper and new SUV. Thank for chp officer stopped and he help me to call tow truck to nearest mazda dealer. I don't understand what is the customer service for mazda..they said 24 hours 7 days a week road side assistance?..where is the assistance that time 7:00pm...I really get mad because I have 3 years daughter in my SUV... It is crazy....
Dt*: the contact stated without warning the vehicle stalled while decelerating at 40 MPH. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem.
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