AI Damage2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 80% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 20% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (80% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 engine computer and all 6 ignition coils or the computer would not be warranted.
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 road. Soon as vehicle was in the left turn, the o/d light starting flashing with the engine light coming on.
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.
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.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Tribute Hybrid has 4 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: engine failure or replacement (20%), knocking, grinding or other noise (20%), stalls while driving (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.