Mazda Tribute years to avoid
More than twice the Tribute's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mazda Tribute years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mazda Tribute complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda Tribute problems
All model years combined.
- Engine419
- Acceleration343
- Body291
- Suspension249
- Brakes233
- Transmission223
- Steering196
- Electrical191
- Airbags140
- Fuel system110
- Locks88
- Wheels50
Most reported problems on the Mazda Tribute
Power steering loss 89Loss of power 84Airbag light 78Check engine light 58Brake failure 57Transmission failure 42Fire or smoke 41Adaptive cruise 41Engine failure 39Wipers 16
Mazda Tribute problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 95 | 7 | Steering | 103,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 92 | 39 | Transmission | 58,269 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 92 | 35 | Steering | 85,200 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 64 | 202 | Steering | 82,000 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 95 | 4 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 77 | 130 | Acceleration | 76,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2005 | 42 | 377 | Suspension | 101,000 | 3 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 67 | 157 | Suspension | 100,000 | 5 | 15 | |
| 2003 | 59 | 199 | Airbags | 75,000 | 6 | 17 | |
| 2002 | 37 | 384 | Engine | 68,900 | 7 | 19 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 23 | 563 | Engine | 68,538 | 13 | 21 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 5 | Engine | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 20
Questions about the Mazda Tribute
What years of the Mazda Tribute should you avoid?
2001, 2002 and 2005. Each has more than twice the Mazda Tribute's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 563, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Mazda Tribute?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mazda Tribute?
Engine, with 419 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (343) and body (291).
How many recalls does the Mazda Tribute have?
20 recalls between 2000 and 2011. The 2001 model year has the most, with 13.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Mazda Tribute?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history