2007 Mazda Tribute: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Mazda Tribute has 4 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are vehicle speed control and service brakes. 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.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

4
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Mazda Tribute vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2007 a good year for the Tribute?

Across the 4 Tribute model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2007) to 404 (2008). With 4 complaints, the 2007 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.

Where owners report problems

vehicle speed control
2
service brakes
2
power train
1
fuel system
1
gasoline
1

Recalls affecting the 2007 Tribute

suspension:front:wheel bearing

Campaign 15E045000

The 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

What owners say across generations

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…

  • Automatic transmission failure: includes slipping, sudden engagement of neutral while driving, hard shifting, and complete failure. Rebuilt transmissions are commonly mentioned. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Severe rust/corrosion: specifically on rear strut towers, wheel wells, undercarriage, and exhaust components. Can lead to structural failure (e.g., shock tower tearing through). Frequency: very frequent.

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 $3,999–$5,995 across 2001 to 2011 model years.

Other Tribute model years

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