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Mazda Tribute engine problems by year

77 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 9 Tribute model years. The most reported year is 2005 with 23 reports.

YearEngine reportsShare
2010 Tribute718%
2009 Tribute39%
2008 Tribute73%
2006 Tribute1612%
2005 Tribute236%
2004 Tribute53%
2003 Tribute63%
2002 Tribute62%
2001 Tribute41%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.