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Mazda Tribute Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
2011 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | Replaced rear shock on driver side. Warrantied work. | |
| Sep | 2011 | 0 | Turns out the body tie ins that support the firewall had loose bolts... hmmmmmm. | |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 9000 | 0 | Had dealer (mazda)check out problem, area supervisor, all claims normal, I feel there still is s problem. |
| Jul | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | the check engine light finally came on after a year, and they put a new throttle body assembly in car. Then there were some updates for the transmission, they was finally found. I will not buy anymore Mazdas. Has been a long haul & mess. |
| Sep | 2011 | 30000 | 350 | This time, I had a 30,000 mile checkup. Problem of jerking, intermittently at 20MPH and 40MPH. Service writer admits everyone who has this vehicle, has the same problem. Everyone likes the older models. What a shame Mazda can't fix. |
| Jun | 2012 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Philippines | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | loose insulation material on dashboard giving off squeaky sounds; front passenger door latch needs to be loosened to allow easier closing | |
| Oct | 2011 | 15060 | 125 | noise coming from air conditioning, audible even with radio on; dealer replaced blower motor |
| Oct | 2012 | 21900 | 600 | Replaced engine supports numbers 1,2,3 due to worn (for 1,3)/broken (for 2) rubber parts; noticeable vibration of engine during start and idling |
| Apr | 2013 | 22320 | 20 | driver side door lock assembly busted with cracked piece; could not be opened from inside; no spare parts, entire assembly needed replacing (too expensive, opted to just exchange with rear door assembly (now rear door is non-functional) |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 3060 | 0 | Vehicle went in for Preventive Maintenance (Oil Change, etc) and to have rough (harsh) shifting checked out. Shop could not replicate problem, but performed a PCM Update (TSB 05-06-05) to improve shifting. Problem persists anyway. |
| Jun | 2010 | 4340 | 0 | Harsh shifting persisting. Could not be replicated. Dealer noted that problem was now recorded for second time. Not questioning their integrity, will have to wait for winter, when problem is most prevalent. |
| Sep | 2010 | 4960 | 0 | Trany was programmed as per recall. Hope problem is finally resolved. Will have to wait for winter when shifting was harsh in the past. |
| Apr | 2011 | 6200 | 0 | Steering failed! Also dealer replaced seals and gasket in transfer case where oil was leaking. Dealer was also reminded that harsh shifting still existed, even after they performed a recall for trany. Usual answer, " Could not replicate." |
| Jun | 2011 | 6200 | 0 | Traded because dealer could never replicate hard shifting. |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 18000 | 0 | Left side half shaft leaking. Apparently there is a TSB and a national backorder on parts with no ETA. The 6F35 trans is installed to multiple Fords and this Ford built Mazda and the issue affects all of them 2009-10-11. |
| Aug | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | Alternator drive belt idler pulley developed a wobble that would make a terrible rattle. Ford has a TSB for this on the Escape. Mazda wasn't read in on it. I had to bring it to their attention and lobby for repair under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 7000 | 0 | Excessive vibration while idling (especially at a stop light) 1 engine mount replaced. 2nd engine mount was backorderd. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 3720 | 0 | one line of rear defroster not working replaced rear window |
| May | 2011 | 10840 | 0 | replaced window gasket at flip-up rear window |
| Nov | 2012 | 19200 | 360 | replaced defective rear liftgate latch |
| Mar | 2013 | 19840 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Mazda Tribute in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Evap code P0456. Dealer reprogrammed PCM as recommended in TSB 01-017/09, which resolved the issue. |
| May | 2011 | 25000 | 0 | Leak in the capless fuel filler was causing intermittent check engine light. Fuel filler neck was replaced under warranty. |
| Jun | 2011 | 26000 | 0 | Engine developed a bad misfire and was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed low compression in one cylinder. After much delay, cause was determined to be a bad fuel injector, which was replaced under warranty. In 300 miles since, no problems. |
| Oct | 2011 | 29500 | 0 | Rear hatch window rattled badly. Molding was replaced and the problem has improved. |
| Mar | 2012 | 33000 | 0 | Actuator motor controlling temp blending and recirculate functions was failing, causing random clicking/popping noises in dash. The actuators were replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 41000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 46500 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 56420 | 600 | ABS did not work Oil leak from rear differential |
| Oct | 2012 | 57040 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Back hatch vibration. Fixed with some lube. | |
| Sep | 2010 | 18600 | 0 | Hatch lube fixed rattle. Simple repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 43400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 38700 | 150 | Throttle cable failed at accelerator pedal. Car was undriveable as connection to throttle did not exist. Replacement cable ordered and replaced along with TSB part on pedal to cable attachement point. |
| Jan | 2012 | 42300 | 100 | Battery failed. I removed and replaced. All is well. |
| Feb | 2013 | 59000 | 170 | Accessory drive belt tension pulley rattled. Removed and replaced to quiet noise. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Mazda in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Less than 500 miles and the front brake rotors started to warp in stop and go traffic.Dealer "Re-surfaced" the rotors and informed me if it happened again they would replace the Rotors and Pads. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Mazda Tribute 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Mazda in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 4960 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 6200 | 0 | Electric hatch handle didn't work. It was a problem in the programming. It was fixed as soon I remarked that the hatch becomes working as soon as the delayed interior lamps shut off. Vibration on start at 1200 RPM. It seems to be a normal operation condition. Nothing was done for it |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 48980 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 56000 | 300 | ABS light on, front right ABS tone ring cracked and disabling the ABS system. |
| Sep | 2012 | 56420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 76000 | 1903 | transmission repair - planetary, etc |
| Mar | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 13640 | 0 | Replaced horn. |
| May | 2009 | 16740 | 0 | TSB for hydraulic pressure spike in power steering system which could cause a "clunk" in certain situations. New & updated hose was installed and "clunk" is gone. |
| Mar | 2013 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 25000 | 0 | Creaking sound from right front wheel. Replaced control arm and strut under factory warranty Sunroof assembly replaced (not functioning smoothly). Cd player not working. Replaced entire audio unit w/reconditioned model. Part of extended time in shop was due to wrong unit being delivered. Broken motor mount noticed by mechanic was replaced. Replaced as well as shocks for the rear hatch glass and gate. |
| Feb | 2012 | 41000 | 150 | Rear window hatch glass would not latch resulting in warning light on dash that a door was open. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 113000 | 473 | Shifter would not shift out of Park and key sometimes would not go back far enough to release from ignition. Replaced shifter mechanism. Must use parking brake PRIOR to placing in Park or have problems shifting out of Park. |
| Nov | 2012 | 124000 | 0 | Massive oil leak along with hole in muffler and transmission fluid bad again after flush less than a year ago. Idling rough. Sometimes long cranking times to start, so diagnosed bad fuel pump. |
| Mazda Tribute in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 97000 | 500 | Abs light came on, FWD light was intermittently flashing Upon evaluation, it was discovered that The speed sensor/tone ring on the left was broken, the right was not looking good, replaced both front axles Battery indicator light flashes on and off. Changed battery, still does same thing. Shop indicates it the alternator. Scheduled to have this repair made |
| Dec | 2012 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Tribute in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 68200 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 70060 | 350 | Indication of alternator fault, but has cleared up. Have purchased an OEM alternator as genuine Mazda alternator fraudulent price. Will replace alternator if problem reappears. Engine warning light on - remedied by reattaching vacuum line. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 61000 | 2300 | Transfer case seal leaked lost oil, gears shot transfer case replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 98000 | 500 | Alternator went bad and had to be replaced, along with the main power cable from the battery to the starter. Significant part of repair bill was labor to replace alternator (had to rip out bunch of front suspension area to get to it) |
| Jun | 2012 | 104000 | 275 | Flex pipe fell apart and had to be replaced. Shop welded new flex section into existing stainless system from factory - including converter/muffler/resonator - all of which are still in great shape |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 59520 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 62000 | 300 | Front strut replacement |
| Feb | 2010 | 73160 | 450 | Oil Pan Leak, replaced seal |
| Mar | 2010 | 73780 | 350 | loss of brake pressure - rear flex cable broke |
| Apr | 2010 | 74400 | 200 | Outer tie rod end, drivers side replaced. All brake flex lines replaced due to wear and tear. |
| Sep | 2010 | 75640 | 300 | replaced rear shoes and drums and parking brake cables |
| Mar | 2011 | 81840 | 200 | clunking in front end (drivers side) replaced left ball joint left outer tie rod end, sway bar links both sides |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 117000 | 950 | ignition coil #3 failed. All replaced except for #4 done in November 2009 |
| Feb | 2012 | 141000 | 700 | engine light on again and they changed evaporative system. light back on again |
| Mar | 2013 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 140000 | 300 | warped rotors, third set. |
| Nov | 2009 | 147000 | 192 | front rotors turned on car and pads replaced |
| May | 2010 | 154700 | 125 | replace lower radiator hose |
| Mar | 2013 | 205000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Mazda Tribute in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 52000 | 1150 | Torque converter caused shudder when shifting |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in Czech Republic | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 30380 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 37200 | 100 | Replacement of rear differential gear shaft seal. |
| Jul | 2010 | 56400 | 200 | Broken computer unit. |
| Jul | 2011 | 68200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 130000 | 55 | Replaced broken chrome hood piece |
| May | 2009 | 131000 | 135 | Master Cylinder needed to be replaced. Also brake light on passenger rear was out. |
| Aug | 2009 | 135000 | 165 | Gearshift cable to transmission broke, car would not shift into gear. |
| Sep | 2009 | 135000 | 0 | Traded vehicle after receiving $700 quote to fix a radiator leak, leaking master cylinder bad rear coil spring |
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 57000 | 560 | The vehicle was towed in to a Ford dealer. Problem was diagnosed as a plugged rear catalytic converter. They wanted $500+ for a replacement. I shopped around and found one for $90. They installed, it ran OK for 2 weeks. then plugged again Mazda dealer found the front left converter was degrading, plugging the rear. They replaced the bad converter with new under EPA mandated warranty as it was within the 96 month and mileage limit. ok so far |
| Mar | 2011 | 67000 | 700 | Had to replace all 6 ignition coils and plugs. |
| Apr | 2011 | 67000 | 700 | One month later the left side converter goes bad again and needs replaced again. this is the 3rd one for this vehicle. |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 121000 | 700 | Ignition coils replaced Water pump, and brakes. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 105400 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 106020 | 5000 | The timing chain broke and sent little pieces of metal throughout the motor, Full motor had to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Mazda Tribute in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 201000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 202000 | 800 | front & rear brakes |
| Jul | 2011 | 207000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Mazda Tribute
Engine not specified
| Mazda Tribute in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 122000 | 260 | Idling problems; had to replace "crushed" fuel injection / air intake lines. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 62000 | 175 | o2 (oxygen) sensor needed replacement. |
| Nov | 2012 | 75500 | 85 | Battery was just over 5 years old - (heat in FL) New Battery installed (3 year Warranty) |
| Apr | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 108000 | 200 | Rear brakes needed replacing. Lasted 3 years so impressive time. |
| Mar | 2011 | 115000 | 500 | battery and alternator replacement |
| Mazda Tribute in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 72000 | 100 | Wire from EFI to computer was broken inside the sheathing. Not visible from the outside. |
| Oct | 2010 | 96000 | 500 | coil and fuel injector |
| Nov | 2011 | 103000 | 150 | misfiring, coil replaced also power steering fluid leaking, fittings tightened. |
| Aug | 2012 | 107000 | 1200 | abs boot replaced replaced leaking water pump brakes replaced |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4-door
6-cylinder hybrid automatic AWD
| Mazda Tribute in Netherlands | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 111600 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 113460 | 0 | Engine-shudder, mostly during driving 50-60 miles/hour, but also a few times when vehicle waitng for traffic light. Check engine light flashed, lighted on and after restart engine stayed off. No error-code listed |
| Oct | 2008 | 114700 | 588 | Airco high-pressure hose was leaking: a whole unit replaced. |
| Jan | 2009 | 122140 | 28 | Connector left front light was burned: replacement connector and the defect lightbulb. |
| Apr | 2009 | 129580 | 420 | Sometimes engine shudder, heavy "bucking", misfires. After excluding other possible causes, decided to replace the front 3 coil-packs. That solved the problem, probably one of them was weak: intermittent problem. |
| Mar | 2010 | 156860 | 20 | Head- and tail lights and dashboard illumination were flashing weakly after parking the car. Caused by water leakage on relays (electical unit positioned near left door and brake pedal). Dried the electical unit and covered it with a big piece of duct tap |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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