A recall 16v‑788 was published on oct. 26,2016 and has yet to be remedied. The status shows "recall incomplete, remedy not yet available". It has been over 14 months. This needs to be completed. We haven't been notified of the recall (that we can remember) nor can it be completed over 14 months later.
The worst 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration2
- Airbags2
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration2
- Airbags2
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Engine1
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on December 23, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are in stock. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0416J.
Recall number 16V788000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
Recall number 14V282000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 91
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Product Quality Information (PQI) DESCRIPTION Service Information MT-041/12 is no longer valid
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Mazda ids inoperative with vcm-ii license expiration message
- In support of the new MRT distribution, Mazda will ship to dealers a new Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak...
- Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight...
- Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems
- Mazda North American Operations has approved an additional on-car brake lathe as an option for MNAO...
- When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Pocket Paint Guide" to determine
- In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- Mazda infotainment systems require contacting the proper source for diagnostic support, parts...
What 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving on highway, engine just failed to accelerate suddenly and had to coast over to the breakdown lane. Engine did not turn completely off as it continued to hesitate and rpms fluctuated between 500-1000 but gas pedal would not accelerate car. Immediately put hazard lights on so cars behind me would know thar I was not at constant speed anymore.
Head-on collision with power pole at 55 MPH. Driver air bag failed to deploy. (no passengers on board).
I have always had an acceleration issue with this vehicle. Many many times, feels like the car is just not going to move when I try to accelerate. About 4 weeks, ago, car literally just wouldn't move when I was in traffic, the wrench light came on, indicating a transmission issue. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer, who found nothing. 2 days ago, exact same thing happened again, in traffic. We had the car again towed, and this time they found the throttle needed to be replaced. I think it was always bad, but 2011 was not a vehicle year included in the throttle recall for the mazda tribute.
Car begin to shimmy between gear shifts felt like transmission was going to fall out on the road. Slipped between gear shifts intermittently afterwords
The automatic passenger airbag sensor does not operate properly. My wife weighs about 120 pounds and the light goes on and off at random on the highway are just sitting still. The dealer has zero solutions and we are following the instructions in the manual which states the weight threshold to be 80 lbs. If we're in an accident and her airbag doesn't deploy there will be a problem. Vehicle is an 2011 mazda tribute.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda tribute. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes, he would haphazardly depress the accelerator pedal simultaneously. The contact had concerns with the distance between the two pedals and stated that they were entirely too close together. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was 4,500. The failure mileage was 5.
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Questions about the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid
Is the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid, 1.4 times a typical Tribute Hybrid model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid?
Acceleration and speed control, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (2).
How many recalls does the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and steering.
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