The Lemon Index
2006
2008Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 13,680 in the U.S. in 2007 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 2 complaints in its first 3 years.
Better years to buy
2 owner complaints, first 3 years — combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
2007 Toyota RAV4 1522007 Honda CR-V 472007 Ford Escape 61
Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 15E045000 (suspension) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Does it accelerate and hold speed smoothly, with no surging or stalling?
- Mazda sent dealers 82 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Mazda's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 2 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
In owners' words
I have 25,000 miles on my 2006 Mazda Tribute and and the brakes and rotors need to be replaced, and I do not drive in heavy braking conditions.
2007 Mazda Tribute owner · NHTSA complaint 10213664
Problems Mazda told dealers about
Mazda sent dealers 82 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers
- This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the drivers floor mat…
- This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver's floor mat…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- Suspension · recall issued 2015
The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Mazda Tribute year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score.
Embed this chart
Put this chart on your site, blog or forum. Free, with the credit line built in; the 2007 bar is highlighted.
<iframe src="https://lemonindex.com/embed/cars/mazda-tribute/?y=2007" title="Mazda Tribute reliability by model year (The Lemon Index)" width="100%" height="376" style="border:0;max-width:720px" loading="lazy"></iframe><p style="font-size:13px;margin:4px 0 0">Data: <a href="https://lemonindex.com/cars/mazda-tribute/2007/">Lemon Index</a> (2007 Mazda Tribute reliability)</p>Quick answers
Is the 2007 Mazda Tribute reliable?
We can't score it: only 13,680 were sold in the U.S. in 2007 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2007 Mazda Tribute problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (50%), brakes (50%) and speed control (50%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Mazda Tribute have?
1 safety recall (latest: suspension). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Does the 2007 Mazda Tribute have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
What Mazda Tribute year is better than the 2007?
Nearby, the 2004 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (somewhat fewer complaints than the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works