Mazda Tribute problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 73 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Mazda Tribute (2005–2011). The 2008 Tribute has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.

Complaints
73
Recalls
5
Model years
6
Worst year
2008

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Mazda Tribute model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Mazda Tribute years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2008 Mazda Tribute — 31 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Steering

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2006 (3 complaints).

Every Mazda Tribute model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2011 Tribute71000Steering
2010 Tribute70002Steering
2009 Tribute80001Steering
2008 Tribute312024Steering
2006 Tribute30001Body & Structure
2005 Tribute172011Body & Structure

Most common Mazda Tribute problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    39 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    13 complaints
  • Electrical System
    8 complaints
  • Brakes
    6 complaints
  • Suspension
    6 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Mazda Tribute received by NHTSA each month.

Mazda Tribute recalls

  • Recall 16V788000Oct 28, 2016912 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 15V677000Oct 19, 20154 vehiclesModel years 2008

    Risk: If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "PARK" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "PARK" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "PARK" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  • Recall 14V552000Sep 10, 2014423 vehiclesModel years 2008

    Risk: If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V282000May 29, 201433,000 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010

    Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V357000Jul 27, 2012217,500 vehiclesModel years 2005–2008

    Risk: A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Other Mazda models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology