2004 Mazda Tribute Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/14/2026

36Structure:body complaints

22.9%Of all 157 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION48 · 30.6%

STRUCTURE:BODY36 · 22.9%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL24 · 15.3%

AIR BAGS15 · 9.6%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION11 · 7%

Share of the 157 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Mazda Tribute overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HAD AN ABNORMAL LOUD SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10778151 — filed 09/28/2015

“EXTENSIVE RUST IN THE BACK PASSENGER WHEEL WELL WHICH HAS CAUSED THE SUSPENSION TO BREAK AWAY FROM THE BODY OF THE CAR.”NHTSA complaint 10693105 — filed 03/09/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MAZDA TRIBUTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS RUSTING CAUSING THE STRUT BRACE TO RUST. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10669616 — filed 01/02/2015

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Mazda Tribute have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Mazda Tribute: 36 of 157 complaints on file (22.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Mazda Tribute have in total?

157 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.