Major Problems with Mazda Tribute Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Mazda Tribute

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Mazda Tribute.

Model Year	Complaints
2011 Tribute	7
2010 Tribute	32
2009 Tribute	27
2008 Tribute	173
2006 Tribute	126
2005 Tribute	359
2004 Tribute	147
2003 Tribute	191
2002 Tribute	378
2001 Tribute	558

Worst 3 Mazda Tribute complaints

2008 Mazda Tribute FRONTAL Victims: 3

2001 Mazda Tribute FRAME AND MEMBERS Victims: 3 Mileage: 30000 miles

2003 Mazda Tribute SUSPENSION Victims: 3

Browse Mazda Tribute complaints by category

Problems with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SUSPENSION and BODY are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mazda Tribute owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda tribute. the contact stated that when depressing the brakes he would haphazardly depress...	265 ~ 70875 miles
SUSPENSION ignition switch not working. transmission 2nd and 5th gear not working and control arms for all 4 wheels seem to	216 ~ 115079 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE hatch does not open consistently. vehicle stalls then accelerates on its own in addition throttle body light stays on. power	177 ~ 120747 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states that the clock radio will not come on until car has been running for about 20 minutes. system...	162 ~ 854 miles
STEERING was driving on large blvd thru town at approx. 45+ mpg the car all of a sudden quit accelerating the...	125 ~ 79098 miles
AIR BAGS the automatic passenger airbag sensor does not operate properly. my wife weighs about 120 pounds and the light goes on...	103 ~ 57014 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM for the past 6 months my car will periodically loose power i would be in the middle of a busy...	101 ~ 59481 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN a problem has developed with my 2010 mazda tribute purchased nov. 2010 symptom of which is a squeal emanating from...	86 ~ 34363 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the back brakes were inspected and they were worn down to 5% versus the front brakes still having over 50%...	82 ~ 61933 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated without warning the vehicle stalled while decelerating at 40 mph. the dealership was unable to duplicate	77 ~ 22459 miles
ENGINE driving on highway engine just failed to accelerate suddenly and had to coast over to the breakdown lane. engine did...	76 ~ 97106 miles
POWER TRAIN car begin to shimmy between gear shifts felt like transmission was going to fall out on the road. slipped between	76 ~ 94455 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. while traveling at 40 mph the contact changed lanes to pass a vehicle...	74 ~ 49015 miles
SERVICE BRAKES while the car was in use and running the timing chain cover failed resulting in the serpentine belt tensioner coming...	57 ~ 110205 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER hatch does not open consistently. vehicle stalls then accelerates on its own in addition throttle body light stays on. power	54 ~ 81835 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1998 mazda tribute. hood latch did not engage . mazda dealer said latch works as prescribed. mazda "people" said no...	51 ~ 77127 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. in order to start the vehicle the key needed to be vigorously...	43 ~ 14628 miles
WHEELS purchased vehicle from the original owner with tpms indicator light on tires was inflated at 45 set pressure to 32	41 ~ 109564 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5 total incidents -car begins to shutter lose power. all warnings lights illuminate and throttle is unresponsive. engine is still...	37 ~ 60225 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. the contact took off and the accelerator got stiff and stuck. while driving...	36 ~ 44623 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2002 mazdatribute manual driver door handle ceased to work. only way to open driver door from inside was to open...	30 ~ 50968 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cable to gas pedal broken -- cannot be driven....	27 ~ 41982 miles
STRUCTURE accelerator pedal gets stuck in partial acceleration position during acceleration and will not press down further past partial to full...	27 ~ 68999 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE interior door handle broke which opening the door from the inside. *tr...	27 ~ 63149 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM driving on highway engine just failed to accelerate suddenly and had to coast over to the breakdown lane. engine did...	26 ~ 71396 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2005 mazda tribute developed a scraping and squeaking noise the brake rotors were out of round.no answer required. mr there	24 ~ 29198 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the passenger's air bag light goes on and off when one 130 pound person seats on the seat. the dealership...	23 ~ 17098 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle has stalled in major intersections on at least 10 occasions when removing foot from gas. vehicle has been repaired...	23 ~ 38277 miles
TIRES major transmission leak it kept leaking everywhere even at the dealership it was leaking but for some reason the car...	19 ~ 13117 miles
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph the srs warning light...	15 ~ 85051 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda tribute. while driving 35 mph the vehicle suddenly decreased speed and felt as though...	14 ~ 39040 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2005 mazda tribute - 21 500k miles. for the third time since taking ownership in august 2005 the abs and...	14 ~ 8515 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE pulled away from house to leave for work and at about 30 mph i heard the worst sound. it came...	13 ~ 79392 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC whenever i drive my vehicle for any extended amount of time it smells as though something is burning when i...	13 ~ 65251 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING on november 2 driving 40mph with no warning my engine shut off and i lost power to my steering and...	12 ~ 7116 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL mazda tribute cruise control failure engine problems my name nageswar karri i have a mazda tribute 2006 model. after 2500...	11 ~ 38986 miles
EQUIPMENT 2005 mazda tribute [4000 mi] brakes failed and throttle stuck on dec 17 2004. i had to pull hand brake...	11 ~ 24219 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. while driving at various speeds the contact heard abnormal noises coming from...	10 ~ 116034 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i purchased a 2010 mazda i grand touring 10/21/09. electronic stability control was defective by 10/24/09. the dealer could not...	10 ~ 151860 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY driver side interior door handle on 2002 mazda tribute is inoperable. failed after vehicle was parked and driver was attempting	10 ~ 48061 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* - the contact has a 2006 mazda tribute with an odometer reading of 11000 miles. the contact stated she...	10 ~ 5786 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i purchased a 2009 mazda tribute from jim ellis mazda in atlanta ga. upon driving the vehicle i noticed the...	9 ~ 31705 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i have had air bag harness replaced three times now and according to mazda it has now caused my air...	9 ~ 46206 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel tank design problem on a 2005 mazda tribute.*mr the vehicle has been taken to the dealer for a fuel...	9 ~ 5235 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING at all speeds other than idle the vehicle inadvertently loses power and smokes. this is a new 2008 mazda tribute.	8 ~ 32806 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine quits running without notice returned to dealer may 6 2002 was told it was a computer problem and that...	8 ~ 12620 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY while parked at a gas station the front door passenger power window slammed opened/down during normal door closure. window regulator...	7 ~ 22823 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2005 mazda tribute s. consumer states that vehicle suddenly started to die at intersections when she slowed down or stopped....	7 ~ 27714 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle stalls without warning on occasions when i stop at lights or stop signs. it restarts each time. ii took...	7 ~ 21493 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT at 38 800 miles i had to replace my brakes pad and rotors now at 49 785 i will need	7 ~ 39269 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with just over 12000 miles the throttle became very sticky in cold weather. the butterflies in the throttle body hold...	7 ~ 20150 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i was sitting a stop light. i was rear ended by a car at 40 mph. the impact pushed me...	7 ~ 16771 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine has stalled out a total of 3 times. the 1st time was on 6/16/02 after completing a 80 degree...	7 ~ 4 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2005 mazda tribute with 60 000 miles hazard flashers started going off in the middle of the night...would not turn...	6 ~ 26500 miles
SEATS the bars of the front head rests protrude from the rear of the seat as there is no protection between...	6 ~ 30052 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS auto accident whch i was hit on the left side. both front and back door caved in and none of	6 ~ 18167 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2006 mazda tribute. while driving 62 mph the vehicle appeared to have lost power without warning...	6 ~ 49833 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM just bought a 2003 mazda tribute from toyota of nicholasville 3 weeks ago. went out to the garage to start...	6 ~ 41360 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS catastrophic front disc brake failure on 2003 mazda tribute after only 56 651 miles requiring complete replacement of both front...	6 ~ 31392 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when fueling i constantly have to over ride the pump due to the fact that pump turns off prematurely. even...	6 ~ 6667 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle the whole system failed. all lights on dash light lost brakes and steering. while on the highway....	6
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE potential problem. there are open holes on the engine side of the fresh air intake box which could allow co2...	6
PARKING BRAKE i would like a complete refund of all dollars spent in acquiring a 2005 mazda tribute vin [xxx] on march...	5 ~ 43680 miles
LINKAGES > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY on may 11 2013 my windshield wipers stop working during rainy storming day. at first the wipers slowed down and...	5 ~ 52310 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER incident occurred on 10/20/2012 at 7:00 pm in the fred meyer parking lot in klamath falls oregon. temperature out 40...	5 ~ 97282 miles
RIM > WHEELS vehicle: 2005 mazda tribute all wheel drive with 36 937 miles - equipped with 16 inch alloy wheels. problem: two...	5 ~ 23357 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. the contact attempted to open the front drivers side window but he...	5 ~ 65800 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION 2008 mazda tribute always maintained good first when driving on wet bridges suv tends to glide. this happens the time...	5 ~ 18085 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2008 mazda tribute condensation in sealed beam headlight. dealership is saying that mazda corporate sent out an email disallowing the...	5 ~ 4000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt*: the contact stated while attempting to close the rear hatch the lift gate was difficult to lock into place....	5 ~ 118712 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC after the 2005 mazda tribute is highway driven for 4 to 6 hours the brakes fail to stop the car...	5 ~ 440 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY driver's side mirror vibrates while driving. objects look blurry. *jb...	5
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY when driving on highway in snowy or rainy weather windshield wipers loses adhesion to windshield causing wipers to skip over	5 ~ 5800 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. the contact stated that the vehicle would lose power and stall on...	4 ~ 51250 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda tribute. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle lost...	4 ~ 28500 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. the contact stated that transmission fluid was leaking from the front of...	4 ~ 59171 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. the contact stated that transmission fluid was leaking from the front of...	4 ~ 24500 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. the contact stated that transmission fluid was leaking from the front of...	4 ~ 85874 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i purchased a new 2009 mazda tribute. i have always taken it to the dealer for maintenance. it has apx....	4 ~ 30489 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING major transmission leak it kept leaking everywhere even at the dealership it was leaking but for some reason the car...	4 ~ 7000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. the contact stated that the back end of the vehicle sways violently when...	4 ~ 54424 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my 2005 mazda tribute i-4 with 19 000 miles on it experienced an alternator failure. the battery light came on...	4 ~ 13825 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states that the clock radio will not come on until car has been running for about 20 minutes. system...	4 ~ 13750 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the coolant indicator lamp illuminated the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they found that the coolant sensor was...	4 ~ 4800 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING fuel smell inside and outside of vehicle from leaking manifold gaskets know of many others that have same problem. *ak...	4
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. while driving the liftgate flew open and several grocery items fell onto...	3 ~ 57333 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i am the original owner of a 2006 tribute. at just under 50 000 miles the abs light came on...	3 ~ 50000 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING 2002 mazda tribute. we bought this car new in feb. of 2002 for my wife to drive with our children....	3
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt: contact states the motor mount needs to be replaced. in addition having problems with the sway bar on	3 ~ 43667 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY while driving the sun roof collapsed. this caused the glass to shatter inside and outside of the vehicle inadvertently. no	3 ~ 22667 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR since i purchase my mazda tribute in april 2002 i have complained to dealer about sqeeky brakes. my brake light...	3 ~ 18897 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT vehicle stalled four times in the time i have had it since june of 2002. the cd player also quit...	3 ~ 5233 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving the check engine light illuminated on the dash board. *jb. the dealer replaced a faulty coil spark plug	3 ~ 11513 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both fog light lenses have shattered for no apparent reason while highway driving. mazda tribute is 8 months old. taken...	3 ~ 100 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while i was driving the car lost powersteering and power brakes i pulled over to avoid a crash.*ak...	3
RACK AND PINION > STEERING steering wheel is very hard to turn and brake pedal gets stuck. please provide any further information.*ak...	3 ~ 13298 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION while driving shift cable came loose from back of the shift lever. unable to change gears.*ak consumer stated that the	3 ~ 36385 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle feels sluggish while accelerating transmission is not catching when the gears should change dealer can not remedy problem and	3 ~ 5000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY except for the initial ignition each day every time the vehicle is started a waft of gasoline fumes comes through...	3
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 45 mph battery light and oil light illuminated on dashboard resulting in engine to stalling. *ak...	3
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2003 mazda tribute. while driving at various speeds the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was...	2 ~ 49000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2001 & 2005 mazda tribute. consumer writes in regards to both vehicles had complete brake failures. *smd the brake hose	2 ~ 97500 miles
CHILD SEAT super latch strap continually loosens. seat has been installed by cpst and when barely touched the adjuster buckle loosed to...	2
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY 2006 mazda tribute rear window exploded out on its own. blow glass out 4 feet from vehicle. *tr...	2 ~ 27067 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 mazda tribute. while driving 35 mph the vehicle suddenly decreased speed and felt as though...	2 ~ 83500 miles
FILLING/CHARGING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE i have a brand new 2005 mazda tribute that every time you attempt to fill the gas tank it spews...	2 ~ 250 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the axle separated and fell off vehicle while driving. this resulted in the consumer losing steering control of the vehicle	2 ~ 33000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES the left rear tire on my 2002 mazda tribute came apart while was driving. the tire was a continental contitrac	2
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS front driver seat assembly moves 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch on seat track while car is in motion. during acceleration...	2 ~ 15 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer called complaining about having problems with the engine. vehicle completely stopped on the highway while driving at 35 mph....	2 ~ 6556 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch is not working properly. when applying clutch it will not work at all and at other times it will	2
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving the vehicle stalled with out warning due to a defective pcm. also the main bearing in the transmission	2 ~ 17600 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY mirror vibration is unacceptable. dealer handling this problem. unacceptable. *ak...	2
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY when driving at highway speeds speedometer goes up and down. when driving and letting up on accelerator pedal vehicle shifts...	2
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING consumer was traveling at approximately 45 mph on a flat/ straight and paved road when a loud noise came from...	2
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN in june 2001 the rear differential seal failed with only 4800 miles on the car. it is unknown if the...	2
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY passenger side rear door will not open from inside or out this is a major problem we have 2 children....	1 ~ 140000 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2005 mazda tribute. the contact stated that the latch for the rear hatch failed. the...	1 ~ 85047 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING cpsc: i1320536a. 2008 mazda tribute. consumer stated these cars have power steering control issues. *ln the consumer stated the power...	1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE incident occurred on 10/20/2012 at 7:00 pm in the fred meyer parking lot in klamath falls oregon. temperature out 40...	1 ~ 48100 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the hazard light button on the dashboard fell inboard. the button was never used/pushed as there has never been an...	1 ~ 121000 miles
ACTUATOR > HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda tribute. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the accelerator pedal was...	1 ~ 37000 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT the lower anchor strap on my son's sunshine kids radian xtsl spontaneously loosened with no pressure on the release button...	1
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT super latch strap continually loosens. seat has been installed by cpst and when barely touched the adjuster buckle loosed to...	1
VALVE > TIRES i have several problems with my mazda tribute 4 cylinder 2wd. the #1 problem is that the gas peddle freezes...	1 ~ 46000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my accelerator gets stuck frequently. this is dangerous and there is no way this could be my fault. it has...	1 ~ 70000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS vehicle: 2005 mazda tribute all wheel drive with 36 937 miles - equipped with 16 inch alloy wheels. problem: two...	1 ~ 35937 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2001 mazda tribute. while driving at any speed in strong wind conditions the roof became...	1
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION 1. increased vibration and noise coming from the wheel area. vibrations transmitted up through steering wheel and even through brake...	1 ~ 70000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have a 2005 tribute purchased in aug of 05 with 26500 miles. my abs light came on while backing...	1
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE at 39720 miles i brought my 2004 mazda tribute in for a problem that turned out to be leaks in...	1 ~ 39720 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN at 39720 miles i brought my 2004 mazda tribute in for a problem that turned out to be leaks in...	1 ~ 39720 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on a city street a water bottle rolled into the center floor...	1 ~ 14000 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2005 mazda tribute consumer received a recall notice mechanic refuses to repair vehicle. *kb the consumer attempted to take his...	1
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph a thumping noise was heard. the vehicle was driven to the contacts...	1 ~ 90000 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE my mechanic found these problems for me when i took the vehicle in for oil change so fortunately there was...	1 ~ 70400 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact state the gear shift position indicator stuck in reverse. this problem occurred without any prior warning. the	1 ~ 28000 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS there is a persistent problem with the airbag system in my mazda tribute car. the first time it occurred at...	1 ~ 38000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION i own an 2003 es 4x4 during my last two scheduled maintenance inspections i noticed the rear shocks started leaking....	1 ~ 20000 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT my 2001 mazda tribute lx-v6 4wd was recalled to replace the "rack "on the steering this was done under warranty....	1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM nhtsa recall 04v583000 on the accelerator cable. approximately two years after having the accelerator cable replaced the problem recurred. while...	1 ~ 27095 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the transmission failed with less than 600 miles on the car due to a hose clamp not being secured during...	1 ~ 567 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while driving/braking driver's seat lurched forward/backward 1 1/2 inches. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem.*ak...	1 ~ 19000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES hood latch opens when there is a temperature change plus or minus 20 or more degrees or randomly. *la...	1 ~ 500 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE rear bumper bracket broke through the bumper on minor impact less than 3 mph. i have seen many other mazda	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE while driving in inclement weather a leak occurred through the hood. driver took the vehicle to dealer for analysis. mechanic	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while driving about 45 mph on the highway and without warning the vehicle shut down. steering locked/ brakes failed and...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER after sitting for 2 days in feburary of 2003 my 2001 mazda tribute has a hard start and extrame hesitation...	1 ~ 50000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER engine stalled. ph...	1 ~ 12000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i have had to have my brakes and rotors replaced twice since i've owned this car. the first time was...	1 ~ 40000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT electrical system is dangerous. key ignition problem - back twice to dealer to fix this. stalled during a turn -...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are designed too close together. when brakes are applied driver can very easily hit	1
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE the brakes failed on 11/22/02 at 16 714 miles. the dealership changed the master cylinder as defected. on 1/03/03 at...	1 ~ 16714 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES this type of failure could very easily lead to a crash thankfully it did not in this instance. however my...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE check engine came on. checked everything according to owners manual including making sure gas top was on tight. took to...	1 ~ 10000 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT after parking vehicle heard loud crash. look on ground and found tension pulley and spring fell off vehicle. when started	1
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i were driving down a hill when my car engine dies while driving on the highway the (radio dies a.c....	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when driving at highway speeds speedometer goes up and down. when driving and letting up on accelerator pedal vehicle shifts...	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers were on during a rain shower and passenger's wiper started to wipe out of sync and it broke...	1
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers were on during a rain shower and passenger's wiper started to wipe out of sync and it broke...	1
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving and making a left hand turn vehicle suddenly died no prior warning. there was not steering or braking....	1
LINKAGES > STEERING while pulling off road and shutting off vehicle consumer heard a loud noise. then got out of vehicle to check...	1
LINKAGES > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY front wipers became inoperative in miduse during rain/snow. apparent linkage between wiper motor and wipers broke. this is the second	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vehicle feels sluggish while accelerating transmission is not catching when the gears should change dealer can not remedy problem and	1

FAQ

What year Mazda Tribute is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 10 years, Mazda Tribute models of 2011, 2009, 2010 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Mazda Tribute?

Mazda Tribute models of 2001 and 2002 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque ...
- Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
- The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
- Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
- Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...