KnownCarProblemsMazda Tribute Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,102 complaints with NHTSA about the Mazda Tribute since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2001, 2002, 2005. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mazda Tribute problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tribute | 39 | Transmission | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Tribute | 35 | Steering | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Tribute | 202 | Steering | 4 | 6 |
| 2006 Tribute | 130 | Speed control | 2 | 9 |
| 2005 Tribute | 377 | Suspension | 3 | 16 |
| 2004 Tribute | 157 | Suspension | 5 | 15 |
| 2003 Tribute | 199 | Air bags | 6 | 17 |
| 2002 Tribute | 384 | Engine | 7 | 19 |
| 2001 Tribute | 563 | Engine | 13 | 21 |
43 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mazda Tribute
- What years of the Mazda Tribute have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2001 (563), 2002 (384), 2005 (377).
- What is the most common problem with the Mazda Tribute?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (416), speed control (338), body and structure (284).
- Which Mazda Tribute years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2007 (4), 2000 (5), 2011 (7). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.