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Mazda Tribute Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls and 2,102 owner complaints across 12 model years of the Mazda Tribute (2000–2011). The most-complained-about year is 2001.

20
safety recalls, all years
2,102
owner complaints, all years
2001
year with most recalls
2001
year with most complaints

Pick your Mazda Tribute model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2011 Mazda Tribute07
2010 Mazda Tribute239
2009 Mazda Tribute135
2008 Mazda Tribute4202
2007 Mazda Tribute04
2006 Mazda Tribute2130
2005 Mazda Tribute3377
2004 Mazda Tribute5157
2003 Mazda Tribute6199
2002 Mazda Tribute7384
2001 Mazda Tribute13563
2000 Mazda Tribute05

What Mazda Tribute owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2,102 complaints with NHTSA. The 2001 model year has the most, with 563.

All Mazda Tribute recalls (20)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mazda Tribute, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 16V788000 Reported 912 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 2010

  2. Floor shift (power train) and gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

    NHTSA 15V677000 Reported 4 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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…

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission and if necessary tighten the manual shift lever bolt or replace the manual shift lever assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30,…

    Model years: 2008

  3. Hybrid propulsion system

    NHTSA 14V552000 Reported 423 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump with an improved brushless pump, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer…

    Model years: 2008

  4. Electric power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 14V282000 Reported 33,000 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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…

    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…

    Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010

  5. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 14V174000 Reported 109,000 vehicles potentially affected Mazda North American Operations

    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,…

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will install a newly designed reinforcement cross-brace, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2014. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this…

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

  6. Cables (vehicle speed control) and engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 12V357000 Reported 217,500 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    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…

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by increasing the engine cover clearance, free of charge. Remedy parts are now available. The safety recall began on September 13, 2012. Owners may contact…

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008

  7. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 12V016000 Reported 52,390 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA MOTOR CORP

    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.

    Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle's brake master cylinder reservoir cap and modify the ABS electrical system, free of charge. Until the repair has been performed, vehicle owners should park…

    Model years: 2001, 2002

  8. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 07V157000 Reported 95,300 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA MOTOR CORP

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wire harness connector to the ABS module for missing or dislodged wire seals, and repair or replace the harness connector as appropriate. The dealer will also inspect the connector on the ABS…

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

  9. Head restraint (seats)

    NHTSA 06V116000 Reported 23,100 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA MOTOR CORP

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will make modifications to the energy absorbing material located above the headliner in the affected area free of charge. The recall began on may 31, 2006. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Model years: 2005

  10. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 05V525000 Reported 3,982 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Model years: 2006

  11. Lock (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 04V605000 Reported 49,800 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear liftgate latch release rod, the release rod attachment clip and the door handle return spring. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

  12. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 04V583000 Reported 121,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable may prevent the throttle from returning to the idle position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable. The recall began on january 28, 2005. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500, option #4.

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

  13. Power train: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

    NHTSA 04V175000 Reported 106,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.0l v6 duratec engines , during deceleration, the engine can stall.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the power control module (PCM) with the appropriate calibration. The recall began on may 3, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003

  14. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 03V515000 Reported 49,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    On certain sport utility vehicles, a post within the safety belt buckle covers could fracture, which could affect latch function, resulting in either a "no latch" or "partial latch" condition. In the "partial latch" condition, the buckle tongue can be inserted into the buckle and appear to be engaged, but will release from the buckle…

    Remedy: Dealers will have the driver and front passenger safety belt buckle cover removed and replaced with a newly designed service buckle cover. Owner notification began february 5, 2004. Owners should contact mazda at…

    Model years: 2001

  15. Linkages (visibility)

    NHTSA 00V387001 Reported 24,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The windshield wiper linkage can disengage due to a broken ball socket.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiper module.

    Model years: 2001

  16. Owners/service/other manual (equipment)

    NHTSA 00V323000 Reported 12,000 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the owner's manuals do not indicate which seating positions are equipped with child restraint anchorages. Also, the manuals do not explain the markings in the vehicles that locate the lower…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with revised owner manuals.

    Model years: 2001

  17. Delivery (fuel system)

    NHTSA 00V277002 Reported 5,700 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the outlet end of the fuel filter were damaged when the line was connected to the filter during vehicle assembly. In some cases, this damage could result in a fuel odor, or possibly in fuel dripping from the connection.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel line.

    Model years: 2001

  18. Hubcap/cover (wheels)

    NHTSA 00V260002 Reported 1,900 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Vehicle description: some 4x2 sport utility vehicles not equipped with an antilock braking system may have inadvertently been built with 4x4 rear hubs instead of 4x2 hubs. If the incorrect hubs are installed on a 4x2 vehicle, the rear wheels can loosen, or in some cases, separate from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear hubs and, if necessary, replace them.

    Model years: 2001

  19. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 00V210002 Reported 606 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control. The speed control cable can have a cracked or missing speed control cable servo cap locating tab. The locating tab could enter the servo clutch cavity and interfere with the speed control servo clutch. Also, water could enter those units that contain a cracked or…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the speed control cables. Vehicles with speed control cables from cavities 3 and 4 will have the cable the speed control servo replaced.

    Model years: 2001

  20. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 00V223002 Reported 641 vehicles potentially affected MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS

    Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a mis-assembled or incorrectly manufactured nut that attaches the steering wheel assembly to the steering column. The nut could be upside down in the steering wheel assembly, which could overstress the steering column shaft when the nut is tightened. In addition, some…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering wheel retention armature and, if necessary, the steering column to correct this condition.

    Model years: 2001

Other Mazda models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.