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Mazda Tribute

Model years 2000–2011 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2001. Fewest complaints: 2000, 2007, 2011.

2,102owner complaints
20recall campaigns
1,352service bulletins
12model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2001. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2001.

0.0%1.9%3.8%’01’03’05’08’10’111.5%0.0%1.9%3.8%’01’04’08’111.5%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
201170391 · 0
2010 Tribute3921360 · 0
2009 Tribute3511332 · 0
2008 Tribute20241236 · 1
200740790 · 0
2006 Tribute13021059 · 1
2005 Tribute377313616 · 4
2004 Tribute157512615 · 3
2003 Tribute199613217 · 9
2002 Tribute384714719 · 24
2001 TributeMost complaints5631317921 · 13
200050171 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Vehicle speed control343
  • Engine and engine cooling343
  • Structure291
  • Suspension249
  • Power train222
  • Steering196
  • Electrical system191
  • Service brakes, hydraulic158

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 110 Tribute vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 83 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2011320
2010320
2009451
200813143
20061384
2005231611
2004961
20031484
200218137
20011092

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 1 model-year variants; 0 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20112011 Mazda Tribute 4DR SUV 4x2★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★☆☆★★★☆☆23.7 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 10 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.5–10.6 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2011Tribute · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M510.48.59.5219
2010Tribute · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M510.58.69.7223
2009Tribute · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M510.58.69.7223
2008Tribute · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.3 L, 4 cyl.M510.88.59.7223
2006Tribute · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.3 L, 4 cyl.M511.38.710.1232
2005Tribute · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.3 L, 4 cyl.M511.18.710.0230
2004Tribute · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M511.79.310.6244
2003Tribute · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M511.79.310.6244
2002Tribute · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M511.69.410.6244
2001Tribute · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline2.0 L, 4 cyl.M511.49.110.4239

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

992 Tribute cars are on the New Zealand register; 71% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2007202
20061082
2005583721
2004994354
2003844934
200223670162
200143361361
200070069

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

255 Tribute cars are on Dutch roads; 12% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20063010%—
20053110%—
20044115%—
2003459%—
20026213%—
20014615%—

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In the United Kingdom

63 Tribute cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
200611
20042261
20031877
20021382
2001927

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

New registrations in Europe

2 new Mazda Tribute cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2010, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2010 the largest markets were United Kingdom (1), Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20102United Kingdom, Spain1,348——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Tribute in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A12/1697/12 · Injuries16 Nov 2012 · Tribute

There may be inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the cruise control cable, which could allow the throttle to stick in the fully open position when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. If this occurs, it would be difficult to …

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

20 campaigns cover the Tribute; the latest 12 are below.

16V788000 · Fuel system, gasoline28 Oct 2016 · 2010

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.

15V677000 · Power train19 Oct 2015 · 2008

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. The affected vehicles have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.

14V552000 · Hybrid propulsion system10 Sept 2014 · 2008

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 10, 2006, to May 23, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.

14V282000 · Steering29 May 2014 · 2008, 2009, 2010

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.

14V174000 · Structure4 Apr 2014 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Tribute vehicles manufactured May 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.

12V357000 · Vehicle speed control27 Jul 2012 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.

12V016000 · Service brakes, hydraulic20 Jan 2012 · 2001, 2002

MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2000, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR CAP CAN LEAK BRAKE FLUID. IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKS, IT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR.

07V157000 · Service brakes, hydraulic10 Apr 2007 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER THE MODULE CONNECTOR, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

06V116000 · Seats12 Apr 2006 · 2005

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOON ROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE FREE MOTION HEAD FORM REGISTERED A MEASUREMENT ABOVE THE PERMITTED LIMIT AT THE LEFT HAND A-PILLAR TRIM AREA.

05V525000 · Visibility17 Nov 2005 · 2006

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.

04V605000 · Latches/locks/linkages23 Dec 2004 · 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, 'DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS.' THE REAR LIFTGATE LATCHING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET THE INERTIA LOAD REQUIREMENT IN ONE DIRECTION.

04V583000 · Vehicle speed control10 Dec 2004 · 2002, 2003, 2004

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.

NHTSA recalls