Mazda Tribute problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Mazda Tribute model year, from official NHTSA data.
2,086
NHTSA complaints
20
recall campaigns
1,241
service bulletins (TSBs)
9
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mazda Tribute | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2010 Mazda Tribute | 39 | 2 | 139 |
| 2009 Mazda Tribute | 35 | 1 | 136 |
| 2008 Mazda Tribute | 202 | 4 | 126 |
| 2007 Mazda Tribute | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 130 | 2 | 108 |
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 377 | 3 | 139 |
| 2004 Mazda Tribute | 157 | 5 | 129 |
| 2003 Mazda Tribute | 199 | 6 | 135 |
| 2002 Mazda Tribute | 384 | 7 | 150 |
| 2001 Mazda Tribute | 563 | 13 | 179 |
| 2000 Mazda Tribute | 5 | 0 | — |
Common problems
- Mazda Tribute engine and engine cooling problems340
- Mazda Tribute vehicle speed control problems340
- Mazda Tribute structure problems289
- Mazda Tribute suspension problems249
- Mazda Tribute power train problems221
- Mazda Tribute steering problems191
- Mazda Tribute electrical system problems190
- Mazda Tribute service brakes, hydraulic problems156
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Cruise Control CableDP12005 · opened Jul 17, 2012 · closed Jul 17, 2012
- Stuck ThrottlePE12019 · opened Jul 17, 2012 · closed Feb 21, 2013
- Engine Compartment FireEA10002 · opened Jan 14, 2010 · closed Feb 29, 2012
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRERQ09002 · opened Apr 15, 2009 · closed Jan 15, 2010