The 2004 Mazda Tribute has 182 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and structure. 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 2004 Mazda Tribute vehicles (US, public record).
suspension:front:wheel bearing
Campaign 15E045000The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tr…
structure:frame and members
Campaign 14V174000Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2004 Tribute vehicles manufactured May 22, 2000, through December 19, 2003, originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware,…
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 12V357000Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector cou…
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 07V157000ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKES (ABS), THE ABS MODULE CONNECTOR MAY HAVE MISSING OR DISLODGED WIRE SEALS. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER THE MODULE CONNECTOR, CREATING A…
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 reliability, comfortable rid
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tribute.
Used Tribute listings typically run $3,999–$5,995 across 2001 to 2011 model years.