2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE

0 recalls — 8 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STEERING:COLUMN1
STEERING:COLUMN Apr 28, 2023
Incident date: Nov 17, 2022
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel became firm and failed to respond to driver input. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights started to flicker, and the vehicle stalled. The contact had the vehicle towed to... Read more
STEERING Apr 24, 2023
Incident date: Apr 2, 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and turning the steering wheel to the left, there was a slight vibration coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle then lost power steering functionality. The contact stated no warning light was illuminate... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 7, 2023
Incident date: Feb 7, 2023
The passenger subframe is rusted and broke the axel when driving. Glad im ok….So dangerous and the driver side is fine so bad design by ford (the tribute is like the escape)
Crash
STEERING Mar 3, 2022
Incident date: Feb 8, 2022
I bought the car used several years ago and in the past year have experienced the steering wheel all of a sudden appear to be locking up. I looked up the recall and found that this is a known issue with the Mazda Tribute vehicles. I checked with dealer and they agreed. I contact Mazda customer serv... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 1, 2021
Incident date: Dec 28, 2020
TWICE, WHILE DRIVING UNDER 25 MPH, AND BOTH TIMES WHILE TURNING TO THE RIGHT, THE POWER STEERING HAS STOPPED WORKING. WHEN CHECKED BY A MECHANIC, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE STEERING SHAFT TORQUE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED: CODE B2278-2F
STEERING Feb 1, 2021
Incident date: Dec 28, 2020
TWICE, WHILE DRIVING UNDER 25 MPH, AND BOTH TIMES WHILE TURNING TO THE RIGHT, THE POWER STEERING HAS STOPPED WORKING. WHEN CHECKED BY A MECHANIC, IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE STEERING SHAFT TORQUE SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED: CODE B2278-2F
STEERING Oct 21, 2020
Incident date: Oct 18, 2020
I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON A CITY STREET, AND THE STEERING SUDDENLY BEGAN TO LOCK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS OCCURRED. I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN OR CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL; IT BECAME EXTREMELY HARD. I WAS NOT ON MY BRAKES, I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT WITH MY FEET ON THE GAS. THIS HAPPENED T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 29, 2020
Incident date: Jan 19, 2020
GAS FILLER NECK GROSS EVAP LEAK / CANISTER PURGE VALVE LEAK/ CODES P0455 P0457 I WAS TOLD THAT FORD MAKES MAZDA PARTS AND FORD ESCAPE SUV TRUCKS ARE KNOWN FOR THESE PROBLEMS WITH EVAP SYSTEM?? *TR

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MAZDA TRIBUTE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ09002 Opened: Apr 15, 2009 — Closed: Jan 15, 2010
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 2004
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
IN LETTERS DATED MARCH 30, 2007, FORD MOTOR COMPANY (FORD) AND MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS (MAZDA) NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT THEY WILL CONDUCT RECALLS 07V-156 AND 07V-157, RESPECTIVELY, TO REMEDY A SAFETY DEFECT THAT MAY RESULT IN FIRE IN A WIRING CONNECTOR USED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001-20... Read more
PE06048 Opened: Oct 30, 2006 — Closed: Apr 17, 2007
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2003
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
IN LETTERS DATED MARCH 30, 2007, FORD AND MAZDA NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT THEY WILL CONDUCT SAFETY RECALLS TO REMEDY A SAFETY DEFECT THAT MAY RESULT IN FIRE IN A WIRING CONNECTOR USED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001-2004 FORD ESCAPE AND MAZDA TRIBUTE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ABS.RECALL 07V-156... Read more
PE03030 Opened: Jul 14, 2003 — Closed: Dec 31, 2003
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
SAFETY BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON JULY 14, 2003 BASED ON 4 REPORTS ALLEGING THE DRIVER'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH OR REMAIN LATCHED.MAZDA NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT TRANSFERRED ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITY TO FORD WHEN THE VEHICLE DESIGN WAS BROUGHT TO THE UNITED STATES FOR PRODUCTION IN FORD'S ASS... Read more
EA02027 Opened: Sep 10, 2002 — Closed: Apr 15, 2004
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2002
ENGINE STALLING
FORD'S AND MAZDA'S LETTERS TO NHTSA DATED APRIL 5 AND APRIL 9, 2004, STATE THAT THEY WILL RECALL MODEL YEAR 2001-03 FORD ESCAPE AND MAZDA TRIBUTE VEHICLES WITH THE V6 ENGINE BUILT THRU SEPTEMBER 11, 2002.DEALERS WILL ADJUST ENGINE CALIBRATION IN THE PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL MODULE (PCM), WHICH IN ITS CU... Read more

MAZDA TRIBUTE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA TRIBUTE across all model years (2001–2010).

65 Total Recalls
2,831 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
138 Reported Crashes
71 Reported Fires
6 Reported Deaths

MAZDA TRIBUTE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2011 (current) 0 8
2010 3 57 View
2009 2 46 View
2008 7 251 View
2007 1 6 View
2006 4 181 View
2005 5 542 View
2004 8 232 View
2003 9 266 View
2002 10 502 View
2001 16 734 View
2000 0 6 View

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