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2011 Mazda Tribute: common problems and reliability
One of the best Tribute years.
21 owner complaints, most about steering. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2011 Tribute?The 2011 Mazda Tribute has 21 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are steering and fuel/propulsion system.
Safety record for the 2011 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Mazda Tribute vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tribute years only. How we score it
Is 2011 a good year for the Tribute?
Across the 12 Tribute model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2007) to 581 (2001). With 21 complaints, the 2011 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 2011 ranks against the rest.
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