2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (10)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · 09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with federal, state, and local laws concerning odometer
Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer 2023-02-28 · 09-016-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
speedometer replacement procedure
Equipment 2021-08-17 · 09-025-21-3824 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverã¢ââs floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. the following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
Electrical System 2021-02-08 · 01-006-21-3779 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. for new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodica
Electrical System 2021-02-08 · 01-005-21-3778 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the mazda dca-8000pm is required for all warranty battery testing. if the mazda dca-8000pm is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. use the following test procedures in this service bulletin to test mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a warranty code.
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What owners report
2013-09-05 · Engine · 94,055 mi“i was driving approximately 35 mph in town and without warning, my engine sounds like it is making popcorn. i had to pull over and have the car towed to my mechanic. he found that the engine blew a spark plug. he installed a helicoil repair and then found the engine would only run on 3 cylinders. they then found that they had to replace the eng…”
2013-08-27 · Power Train · 151,000 mi“amazing how many times i have read on the internet on the same problem that happen to me and nothing has been done for mazda to issue a recall on this vehicle for the transmission. vehicle stalled out at intersection while making a left turn. vehicle will not go in reverse or engage in any gears. lucky this happen while there was no traffic on the …”
2013-08-25 · Power Train · 151,000 mi“appears mazda has problems with the transmission on this particular vehicle. see that mazda had a recall on the transmission for this vehicle for 2001 - 2003. they should have made the recall for every year because everyone is having problems with this transmission. someone need to investigate this since its not only a problem for me but for thousa…”
2013-08-22 · Power Train · 150,000 mi“2006 mazda tribute s not the hybrid. error code p0720 output speed sensor circuit malfunction. vehicle will not go faster than 25 miles an hour. this problem occur to me on the interstate. luck i did not have cars in the pass lane so the cars approaching fast behind me was able to move over or it could have been a fatal crash. mazda needs to be hel…”
2013-08-22 · Power Train · 150,000 mi“2006 mazda tribute s - error code p0741 torque converter solenoid needs replaced. after researching this on the internet, appears this is a problem with mazda tribute vehicles. see that this was a recall for 2001, 2002, and 2003 mazda tribute. also noticed that there was a service bulletin issued but no further action taken from mazda dealerships o…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.