2010 Mazda Tribute - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

Common problems of the 2010 Mazda Tribute

31 problems have been reported for the 2010 Mazda Tribute. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2010 Mazda Tribute. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 9 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (5 problems).

PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. PPMY index is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2010 Mazda Tribute in the United States are 4,180 units [1]. The total number of problems reported by Mazda Tribute owners in the last 6 years is 31, The age of the vehicle is 6, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 31 / 4,180 / 6 * 1000 = 1.24.

Also see A study of reliability comparison across Mazda Tribute model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2010 Mazda Tribute in 2010.

Compare the 2010 Mazda Tribute with Other Model Years

When buying a new or used Mazda Tribute, make sure to check out the following table and see how the 2010 Mazda Tribute compare with other Mazda Tribute model years. We note that the number of problems reported for the 2010 Tribute is 31 while the average number of problems reported for the 12 model years of Mazda Tribute is 194.

Related:  
Mazda Tribute Service Bulletins
Mazda Tribute Safety Recalls
Mazda Tribute Defect Investigations