The Lemon IndexMazda Tribute recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2001–2011 Mazda Tribute, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 22
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2016 · model years 2010–2011
On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
912 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V788000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2008
The affected vehicles have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015.
4 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V677000
- Suspension · recall issued Jun 2015 · model years 2001–2011
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.
576 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15E045000
- Hybrid propulsion system · recall issued Sep 2014 · model year 2008 Hybrid only
The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
423 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V552000
- Steering · recall issued May 2014 · model years 2008–2011
The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input.
33,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V282000
- Body structure · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2001–2004
These vehicles may experience excessive corrosion at the forward attachment of the lower control arm.
109,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V174000
- Engine · recall issued Jul 2012 · model years 2001–2006, 2008 3.0L engines only
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 almost-fully depressed.
217,500 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V357000
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2012 · model years 2001–2002
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 2000, THROUGH JULY 19, 2002.
52,390 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V016000
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- Brakes · recall issued Apr 2007 · model years 2001–2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS.
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2007 · model years 2001–2004
CERTAIN CARDONE MASTER CYLINDERS WITH PART NUMBERS 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, AND 11-3156, AND WITH DATE CODES LOWER THAN DCA7078 SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUI…
- Seats · recall issued Apr 2006 · model year 2005
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITHOUT SIDE AIR CURTAINS OR MOON ROOFS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TEST…
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2005 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE APPLIED TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT GEAR.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2001–2005
CERTAIN 2004-2005 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2001-2003 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE HAVING REAR LIFTGATE COMPONENTS SERVICED WITH 2004 EQUIVALENT COMPONENTS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE …
- Speed control · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2002–2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2004 · model years 2001–2003 3.0L engines only
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 DURATEC ENGINES , DURING DECELERATION, THE ENGINE CAN STALL.
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2003 · model year 2001
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A POST WITHIN THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE COVERS COULD FRACTURE, WHICH COULD AFFECT LATCH FUNCTION, RESULTING IN EITHER A "NO LATCH" OR "PARTIAL LATCH" CONDITION.
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued Oct 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER'S MANUALS DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH CH…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- Wheels · recall issued Sep 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME 4X2 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY BEEN BUILT WITH 4X4 REAR HUBS INSTEAD OF 4X2 HUBS.
- Speed control · recall issued Aug 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL.
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
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Is one open on your Tribute?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Mazda Tribute have?
22 recall campaigns across model years 2001–2011, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 60.
Which Mazda Tribute year has the most recalls?
The 2001, with 15 campaigns. 2002: 9, 2003: 8, 2004: 7.
What are most Mazda Tribute recalls about?
Brakes: 3 of the 22 campaigns. Then fuel system, gasoline (2) and speed control (2).
What is the newest Mazda Tribute recall?
Fuel system, gasoline, filed Oct 2016 (NHTSA 16V788000): On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
What is the biggest Mazda Tribute recall?
NHTSA 12V357000 (engine, Jul 2012) covers 217,500 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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 almost-fully depressed.
How do I check if my Mazda Tribute has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Mazda dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Mazda Tribute: problems and best years · All Mazda recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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