2011 Mazda Tribute
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
5 of 7 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing column.
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I was driving my vehicle on a city street, and the steering suddenly began to lock up. The vehicle was in motion when this occurred. I was not able to turn or control the steering wheel; it became extremely hard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-21
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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The passenger subframe is rusted and broke the axel when driving. Glad im okâ¦.So dangerous and the driver side is fine so bad design by ford (the tribute is like the escape)
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-07
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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Gas filler neck gross evap leak / canister purge valve leak/ codes P0455 P0457 I was told that Ford makes Mazda parts and Ford escape SUV trucks are known for these problems with evap system??
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-29
Electrical system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2011 Mazda Tribute — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2011 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 2011 Mazda Tribute?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 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.