Mazda Tribute Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Mazda Tribute — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Excellent | — | 5 | — | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2010 | Excellent | 1 | 24 | — | — | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | 1 | 25 | 1 | — | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | 3 | 111 | 7 | 10 | — | Steering | Full report → |
| 2007Best | Excellent | — | 2 | — | — | — | Service Brakes / Air | Full report → |
| 2006 | Good | 1 | 63 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Vehicle Speed Control | Full report → |
| 2005 | Avoid | 2 | 258 | 12 | 9 | — | Suspension | Full report → |
| 2004 | Caution | 2 | 118 | 9 | 14 | 3 | Suspension | Full report → |
| 2003 | Caution | 4 | 131 | 15 | 13 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2002 | Avoid | 4 | 248 | 11 | 10 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 2001Worst | Avoid | 6 | 373 | 15 | 7 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
11 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Mazda Tribute Problems
Based on 1,358 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mazda Tribute Reliability
What year Tribute has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2001 Mazda Tribute had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 373 complaints and 6 safety recalls. See the full 2001 report for specific defects.
Is the Mazda Tribute reliable?
The Mazda Tribute has accumulated 1,358 owner-filed complaints and 24 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 5 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2007 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Tribute.
What are the most common Tribute problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (170 reports), Vehicle Speed Control (150 reports), Structure (132 reports), Power Train (121 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Tribute has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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