2000 Mazda Tribute
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 563 |
| 2002 | 384 |
| 2003 | 199 |
| 2004 | 157 |
| 2005 | 377 |
| 2006 | 130 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 202 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 5 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.
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While driving about 48 MPH engine suddenly stalled without a prior warning. Then, took vehicle to dealer, where they said that could happen sometimes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-31
Gas fumes come inside after vehicle has been started, and heat is turned on. Vehicle was taken to dealership, and mechanic indicated had no parts due to them being on back order from manufacturer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-08
Vehicle speed control
1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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While driving 30 MPH consumer depressed the brakes to slow down in order to avoid a crash and vehicle accelerated, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end two other vehicles. Dealership and manufacturer were contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-21
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.
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The inside door handles were broke. The doors broke within one week of each other. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that it would cost 600.00 per door to be repaired. Please provide any further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-13
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2000 Mazda Tribute — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2000 Mazda Tribute reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda Tribute?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mazda Tribute have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.