Model year
2009 Mazda Tribute
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 35 complaints for the 2009 Mazda Tribute (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 1 complaint under TRIBUTE HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (19), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), ENGINE (3). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 563 complaints
- 2002 384 complaints
- 2003 199 complaints
- 2004 157 complaints
- 2005 377 complaints
- 2006 130 complaints
- 2008 202 complaints
- 2009 35 complaints
- 2010 39 complaints
- 2011 7 complaints
Recalls
14V282000 · May 29, 2014
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a…
Complaints
35 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TRIBUTE HYBRID | 0 | 1 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute FWD · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Tribute FWD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Tribute FWD · 3L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tribute Hybrid 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 34 | 31 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Tribute 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tribute 4WD · 3L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 29 | 27 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Mazda Tribute at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.