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  Safety Recalls of Mazda Tribute Vehicles

There have been 20 safety recalls for the Mazda Tribute. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mazda Tribute.

NHTSA Recall #: 16V788000; Oct. 28, 2016

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 Mazda Tribute, 2011 Mazda Tribute
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to may 26, 2011. On vehicles with a 3. 0l engine, the fuel delivery module (fdm) may crack, causing a fuel leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V677000; Oct. 19, 2015

If the shift lever disengages from the transmission, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the gear selection indicator may show that the transmission is in the "park" position, but the vehicle transmission may not actually be in the "park" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "park" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Mazda Tribute
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. The affected vehicles have had their cd4e transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V552000; Sep. 10, 2014

If the hybrid electronics system overheats, it may shut down the powertrain, resulting in a stall-like condition, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Mazda Tribute
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Mazda tribute hybrid vehicles manufactured October 10, 2006, to may 23, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V282000; May. 29, 2014

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Mazda Tribute, 2009 Mazda Tribute, 2010 Mazda Tribute, 2011 Mazda Tribute
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 14V174000; Apr. 4, 2014

A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Mazda Tribute, 2002 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Tribute, 2004 Mazda Tribute
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Recall Summary: Mazda north american operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 tribute vehicles manufactured may 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 12V357000; Jul. 27, 2012

A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Mazda Tribute, 2002 Mazda Tribute, 2003 Mazda Tribute, 2004 Mazda Tribute, 2005 Mazda Tribute, 2006 Mazda Tribute, 2008 Mazda Tribute
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Recall Summary: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, tribute vehicles equipped with 3. 0l v6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 12V016000; Jan. 20, 2012

Corrosion may develop in the electrical connector leading melting, smoking or possible fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Mazda Tribute, 2002 Mazda Tribute
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Recall Summary: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Mazda tribute vehicles manufactured from April 20, 2000, through July 19, 2002. The brake master cylinder reservoir cap can leak brake fluid. If brake fluid leaks, it could come in contact with the antilock brake system (abs) module wiring harness ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mazda Tribute Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Oct. 28, 2016   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 912
Oct. 19, 2015   Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) 4
Sep. 10, 2014   Hybrid Propulsion System 423
May. 29, 2014   Steering:electric Power Assist System 33,000
Apr. 4, 2014   Structure:frame And Members 109,000
Jul. 27, 2012   Engine And Engine Cooling 217,500
Jan. 20, 2012   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module 52,390
Apr. 10, 2007   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module 95,300
Apr. 12, 2006   Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 23,100
Nov. 17, 2005   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 3,982
Dec. 23, 2004   Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock 49,800
Dec. 10, 2004   Vehicle Speed Control:cables 121,000
Apr. 9, 2004   Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) 106,000
Dec. 15, 2003   Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 49,000
Nov. 28, 2000   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages 24,000
Oct. 16, 2000   Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual 12,000
Sep. 18, 2000   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 5,700
Sep. 12, 2000   Wheels:center Section 1,900
Aug. 9, 2000   Steering:wheel And Handle Bar 641
Aug. 9, 2000   Vehicle Speed Control 606


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mazda Tribute Model Years

Model# Recalls
2011 Mazda Tribute 2
2010 Mazda Tribute 2
2009 Mazda Tribute 1
2008 Mazda Tribute 4
2006 Mazda Tribute 2
2005 Mazda Tribute 3
2004 Mazda Tribute 5
2003 Mazda Tribute 6
2002 Mazda Tribute 7
2001 Mazda Tribute 13