- Worst Model Year:
- 2001
- Worst Complaint:
- transmission failure
We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the Mazda Tribute (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2002 Mazda Tribute has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2001 Tribute for transmission failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the Tribute
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#1: transmission failure on the 2001 Tribute
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#2: engine vibrating & engine light on on the 2005 Tribute
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#3: engine won't stay running on the 2002 Tribute
Latest Owner Complaints About the Tribute
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Transmission Failure -- 2006 Tribute:
In 2007 I purchased a 2006 Tribute (less than 12k miles) AND new Mazda 6 (same day). At 55,000 miles the transmission went out on the Tribute and needed to be replaced (under warranty). After driving another 65,000 miles the transmission went out again, and needs to be replaced. The dealer ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2006 Tribute owners.
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oil leaking out of transfer case -- 2008 Tribute:
Highly irritated to have only a little over 60,000 and the transfer case is shot. I take my car in religiously for the routine oil changes and the shop I use does not check the trans case unless there are visible leaks. I recently had them check out a noise that started after driving in a winter ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2008 Tribute owners.
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engine vibrating & engine light on -- 2005 Tribute:
Had the check engine light come on. Read the code said cylinder #5 misfire. Replaced the coil. Then cylinder #6 misfired. So replaced all the coils and plugs. No codes for a week. Tons of power. Moving to a remote location. 1/2 way there cylinder #5 code back. Tried to get a ford dealer to ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2005 Tribute owners.
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shakes, engine misfires while driving -- 2001 Tribute:
The engine is shaking and misfiring. Seriously, I believe I took this car to the dealers about a year or two ago for the same problem. Yet it still has this problem. Seriously what the hell is wrong with it. Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2001 Tribute owners.
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rust on wheel well -- 2009 Tribute:
I always keep my car as clean as the day I bought it. This car was always mine and I have never driven it anywhere with salt or harsh road conditions. While I was cleaning I looked under the rear wheel well and the metal was full of rust spots. The dealer fixed this under the warranty. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2009 Tribute owners.