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Major Problems with Mazda Tribute - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mazda Tribute model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2001, for instance, is the worst year for the Tribute. Older Tribute vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Mazda Tribute problems by years

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

Worst Mazda Tribute Problems

FRONTAL
2008 Mazda Tribute August 31, 2008 Victims: 3

Air bags did not deploy in 2008 mazda tribute when it crashed into a utility pole. the car has been declared total loss. there are injuries that could have been prevented by deployment. this car was purchased by my father i believe in june and he was driving. *tr

FRAME AND MEMBERS
2001 Mazda Tribute August 1, 2003 Victims: 3 Mileage: 30000 miles

Rear of vehicle was struck and other vehicle inserted itself so that it was under my car totally.*ak

SUSPENSION
2003 Mazda Tribute February 21, 2016 Victims: 3

takata recall it happened on the two lane highway on bright sunny day at around 1 pm. car drifted the middle lane and i couldn't bring it back in the lane. i felt somebody was controlled the steering wheel. i hold the steering wheel with both hands but i couldn't direct the car. it did swing around 4 times and hit the on coming car.

What is the most common problem with Mazda Tribute?

Overall the worst problem with Mazda Tribute relates to VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Tribute years that are prone to issues with these components.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 265 SUSPENSION 216 BODY 177 GASOLINE 162 STEERING 125 AIR BAGS 103 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 101 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 86 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 82 ENGINE 77 POWER TRAIN 76 ENGINE 76 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 74 SERVICE BRAKES 57 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 54 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 51 IGNITION 43 WHEELS 41 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 37 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 36 LATCH 30 STRUCTURE 27 DOOR 27 CABLES 27 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 26 ROTOR 24 FRONTAL 23 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 23 TIRES 19 SEAT BELTS 15 MASTER CYLINDER 14 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 14 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 13 FRAME AND MEMBERS 13 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 12 EQUIPMENT 11 CRUISE CONTROL 11 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 10 TREAD/BELT 10 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 10 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 10 DELIVERY 9 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 9 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 9 EXHAUST SYSTEM 8 MODULE 8 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 7 MECHANICAL 7 EMISSION CONTROL 7 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 7 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 7 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 7 TORQUE CONVERTER 7 FUEL PUMP 6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6 PADS 6 SEATS 6 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 6 TANK ASSEMBLY 6 FRONT UNDERHOOD 6 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 6 SIDE/WINDOW 6 VISIBILITY 5 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 5 PARKING BRAKE 5 FRONT 5 HEADLIGHTS 5 LOCK 5 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 5 LINKAGES 5 EXTERIOR 5 RIM 5 VISIBILITY/WIPER 5 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 4 COOLING SYSTEM 4 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 4 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 4 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 4 REAR 4 SWITCH 4 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 4 WHEEL BEARING 4 INTERIOR LIGHTING 4 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 4 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 4 WIRING 3 DRIVELINE 3 COLUMN SHIFT 3 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 3 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 3 CONTROL ARM 3 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 RACK AND PINION 3 POWER ASSIST 3 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 3 STARTER ASSEMBLY 3 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 3 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 3 ABS WARNING LIGHT 3 WINDSHIELD 2 CHILD SEAT 2 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 AXLE ASSEMBLY 2 SIDEWALL 2 AXLE SHAFT 2 POWER ADJUST 2 PUMP 2 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 2 FAN 2 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 LOWER ARM 2 FILLING/CHARGING 2 AIR CONDITIONER 1 BUMPERS 1 LINKAGES 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 RECLINER 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 ARM 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 MECHANICAL 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 MOTOR 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 TAILGATE 1 ELECTRICAL 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 RELAY 1 HOOD 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 LATCH 1 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 CABLES 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 ROTOR 1 DELIVERY 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 VALVE 1 HUB 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 MOTOR 1 LINKAGES 1 ACTUATOR 1 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2011 3 2010 3 2009 4 2008 23 2006 16 2005 30 2004 20 2003 36 2002 138 2001 193
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