Research · 10 model years

Mazda TributeEvery model year, 2001–2011

Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 56 recall campaigns and 2,139 owner complaints for the Mazda Tribute. The 2001 model year has the most complaints (564).

01 —Model years

Mazda Tribute years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
201101423 of 522
20103390Not rated23
20092352Not rated21
200852026Not rated21
200631359Not rated21
2005438316Not rated20
2004718221Not rated20
2003820017Not rated20
2002938519Not rated20
20011556421Not rated20
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2001564
2002385
2003200
2004182
2005383
2006135
2008202
200935
201039
201114

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026