Mazda Tribute years to avoid
The Mazda Tribute years to avoid are 2001, 2005, 2002 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2007 is the cleanest year on record.
2,831
Total complaints
22
Recall campaigns
2000–2011
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Tribute years to avoid
Every Tribute year
Common questions
What are the worst Mazda Tribute years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Tribute years to avoid are 2001, 2005, 2002. The cleanest year on record is 2007.
What is the best year for the Mazda Tribute?
By complaint volume, 2007 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Tribute years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mazda Tribute have?
Across all model years, the Tribute has 22 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,831 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.