2005 Mazda Tribute Structure:body Problems

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

107Structure:body complaints

28.4%Of all 377 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

SUSPENSION134 · 35.5%

STRUCTURE:BODY107 · 28.4%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL75 · 19.9%

ENGINE23 · 6.1%

WHEELS21 · 5.6%

Share of the 377 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Mazda Tribute overview page.

What owners report

“I PURCHASED A 2005 MAZDA TRIBUTE NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP IN ELGIN, IL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS OLD, THE REAR LIFT GATE…”NHTSA complaint 10408811 — filed 06/24/2011

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mazda Tribute have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Mazda Tribute: 107 of 377 complaints on file (28.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Mazda Tribute have in total?

377 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none 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.