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. Owners most often flag automatic transmission failure: includes slipping, sudden engagement of neutral while driving, hard shifting, and complete failure. rebuilt transmissions are commonly mentioned. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Mazda Tribute vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 Tribute model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2007) to 404 (2008). With 5 complaints, the 2000 Tribute sits belowthe 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.
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific vehicle's age, maintenance history, and powertrain. The Tribute is generally acknowledged as a practical, value-oriented compact SUV, praised by some long-term owners for its…
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Used Tribute listings typically run $3,999–$5,995 across 2001 to 2011 model years.
Compare every Tribute year side by side to see how 2000 ranks against the rest.