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2000 Mazda Tribute: common problems and reliability
5 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about engine and engine cooling. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 Tribute?The 2000 Mazda Tribute has 5 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Safety record for the 2000 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Mazda Tribute vehicles (US, public record).
Is 2000 a good year for the Tribute?
Across the 12 Tribute model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2007) to 581 (2001). With 5 complaints, the 2000 Tribute sits below the model's median of 182.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific vehicle's age, maintenance history, and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tribute. See the full Tribute owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Tribute listings typically run $3,597–$5,995 across 2001 to 2011 model years.
Other Tribute model years
Compare every Tribute year side by side to see how 2000 ranks against the rest.
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