Mazda Tribute recalls and problems
20 recalls and 2,102 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
20
Complaints
2,102
Crashes reported
107
Fires reported
55
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Mazda Tribute by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tribute | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Tribute | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Tribute | 1 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Tribute | 4 | 202 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 Tribute | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Tribute | 2 | 130 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 Tribute | 3 | 377 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 Tribute | 5 | 157 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 2 |
| 2003 Tribute | 6 | 199 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 Tribute | 7 | 384 | 19 | 24 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 Tribute | 13 | 563 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 Tribute | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mazda Tribute problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 352 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 348 | |
| Structure | 292 | |
| Suspension | 253 | |
| Power Train | 231 | |
| Electrical System | 202 | |
| Steering | 192 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 168 | |
| Air Bags | 143 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 81 |
All Mazda Tribute recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V-788 | Oct 28, 2016 | 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. |
| 15V-677 | Oct 19, 2015 | 2008 | Power Train | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. |
| 14V-552 | Sep 10, 2014 | 2008 | Hybrid Propulsion System | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 10, 2006, to May 23, 2008. |
| 14V-282 | May 29, 2014 | 2008–2010 | Steering | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. |
| 14V-174 | Apr 4, 2014 | 2001–2004 | Structure | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Tribute vehicles manufactured May 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware… |
| 12V-357 | Jul 27, 2012 | 2001–2006, 2008 | Vehicle Speed Control, Engine and Engine Cooling | Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. |
| 12V-016 | Jan 20, 2012 | 2001–2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 mazda tribute vehicles manufactured from april 20, 2000, through july 19, 2002. |
| 07V-157 | Apr 10, 2007 | 2001–2004 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with antilock brakes (Abs), the ABS module connector may have missing or dislodged wire seals. |
| 06V-116 | Apr 12, 2006 | 2005 | Seats | Certain sport utility vehicles equipped without side air curtains or moon roofs fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-525 | Nov 17, 2005 | 2006 | Visibility | On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear. |
| 04V-605 | Dec 23, 2004 | 2001–2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Certain 2004-2005 sport utility vehicles and certain 2001-2003 sport utility vehicle having rear liftgate components serviced with 2004 equivalent components fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle… |
| 04V-583 | Dec 10, 2004 | 2002–2004 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position. |
| 04V-175 | Apr 9, 2004 | 2001–2003 | Power Train | On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 duratec engines , during deceleration, the engine can stall. |
| 03V-515 | Dec 15, 2003 | 2001 | Seat Belts | On certain sport utility vehicles, a post within the safety belt buckle covers could fracture, which could affect latch function, resulting in either a "no latch" or "partial latch" condition. |
| 00V-387 | Nov 28, 2000 | 2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-323 | Oct 16, 2000 | 2001 | Equipment | Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 00V-277 | Sep 18, 2000 | 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-260 | Sep 12, 2000 | 2001 | Wheels | Vehicle description: some 4x2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4x4 rear hubs instead of 4x2 hubs. |
| 00V-223 | Aug 9, 2000 | 2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-210 | Aug 9, 2000 | 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mazda Tribute?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Mazda Tribute has the most reports (563). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mazda Tribute have?
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering Mazda Tribute model years 2001–2006, 2008–2010.
What are the most common Mazda Tribute problems?
Owners report vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, structure problems most often.