Mazda Tribute Reliability Problems

Tribute owners have made 208 complaints over 10 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 15th in overall reliability out of 19 Mazda models, with real engine and body concerns.

What Tribute Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Tribute Generations

The Tribute has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 1st generation (2001–2006).

Tribute Key Numbers

  1. 208 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 244 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 22 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Recent Tribute News

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  2. Mazda is recalling 33,000 Mazda Tribute SUVs for a problem that could disable the electric power steering.

    Authorized dealers will need to either update the power steering control module's software or replace the module entirely, starting in July.

    The 2008-11 Mazda Tribute is susceptible to losing its power steering because of problems in its torque sensor. Without that steering assistance, your car becomes as hard to steer at slow speeds as an old Cadillac through mud -- take it from me, it's not fun.…

    keep reading article "Power Steering Failure Recall for 33,000 Tribute SUVs"

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