Model year
2011 Mazda Tribute
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 7 complaints for the 2011 Mazda Tribute (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 2 recalls and 7 complaints under TRIBUTE HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (1). NHTSA rated 4 variants 3 stars overall. 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
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 | 2 | 7 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4DR SUV 4x2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.237 | — |
| 4DR SUV 4x4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | — |
| HEV 4DR SUV 4x2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.237 | — |
| HEV 4DR SUV 4x4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute FWD FFV · 3L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Tribute FWD · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Tribute FWD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Tribute Hybrid 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 34 | 30 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 30 | 27 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Tribute 4WD FFV · 3L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Tribute 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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