2004 Mazda Tribute problems

“rear passenger side wheel well ,shock tower mount ,and sub frame .shock tower mount broke fell off hit the cement , chipped my rim and crushed my break lines i took it to lafountaine mazda and they have done an estimate for repairs and damage”

“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stopped and noticed there was rust on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear shock had detached due to rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,350.”

“I am submitting this formal complaint regarding a potential recall failure involving a 2005 Mazda Tribute driven by my fiancé, [XXX], who died following a crash on [XXX]. Mazda has opened Case #[XXX] in response to my inquiry, and I am requesting federal oversight of this investigation. Joey’s vehicle may have been affected by NHTSA Recall 12V357000, which addresses throttle body malfunction and unintended acceleration. Service records show that a dealership performed a recall service, but the parts used may have been ineffective or incomplete. The crash sequence—rear-ending a stopped vehicle followed by veering into oncoming traffic—matches known symptoms of this defect. I am requesting: •A formal review of Mazda’s handling of Recall 12V357000 •Verification of Joey’s VIN-specific recall compliance •Investigation into the dealership’s repair actions and part quality •Oversight of Mazda’s internal case (#[XXX]) and its findings This issue raises serious concerns about manufacturer accountability and public safety. I am submitting supporting documentation and service records for review.”

“The contact owns a 2004 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle would accelerate unintendedly, and the brakes would fail during the unintended acceleration. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the code reader was not able to read any codes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the accelerator and brakes were repaired years prior and would not cover the cost for repair. The failure mileage was 189,000.”

“The driver air bag light on the instrument panel has been illuminated since 2004, repair had been attempted several times but has failed. A bulletin has been sent by the manufacture to the dealership regarding steering wheel airbag light being illuminated giving a false warning, due to defective electrical wiring that cannot be repaired.”

“MAZDA RECALL # 1904D. MAZDA HAS A RECALL FOR UNITS BUILT FROM APRIL 17, 200 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. MY UNIT WAS BUILT IN 2004 BUT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS AS THE VEHICLES IN THIS RECALL. NO ONE AT MAZDA CAN ( OR WON'T ) TELL ME THE REASON THAT UNITS IN LATER DATES SUCH AS MINE ARE NOT IN THIS RECALL EVEN THO IT DOES WHAT THE RECALL WAS SUPPOSE TO FIX AND WILL NOT FIX MINE WITH-OUT A CHARGE. THE UNIT DIE WHEN COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN OR SLOWING DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY TO MY DAUGHTER WHO DRIVES THIS CAR TO THE POINT WHERE SHE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. SHE HAS BEEN ALMOST REAR-ENDED REPEATED TIMES. HERE IS WHAT THE RECALL SAYS. RECALL SUMMARY: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 DURATEC ENGINES , DURING DECELERATION, THE ENGINE CAN STALL. HAZARD: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. REMEDY: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH THE APPROPRIATE CALIBRATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. ADDITIONAL INFO: MAZDA RECALL NO. 1904D.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).”