2000 Mazda Tribute Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 19, 2008 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tribute years
Not enough data 11th of 12 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mazda Tribute. That ranks 11th out of 12 Tribute model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 48,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Mazda Tribute
2001-2004 Mazda Tribute photographed in College Park, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Mazda Tribute problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~48,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Structure1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling360%48,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic120%———
Structure120%———
Vehicle Speed Control120%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
2001: 2200122004: 2200422008: 120081

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Mazda Tribute recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mazda Tribute.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Mazda tribute suv - 2000 - - recall/replace 2004 o2 sensor, began problems after this. Incident: after driving and engine is hot, then stop at the store for 10-20 mins., then car will not restart or stay started. If it restarts, i continue to have to press the gas while stopping and braking to keep…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 19, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10231638

The inside door handles were broke. The doors broke within one week of each other. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that it would cost 600.00 per door to be repaired. Please provide any further information. Provide vehicle identification number. *jb

Structure · received Oct 13, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10096732

While driving 30 mph consumer depressed the brakes to slow down in order to avoid a crash and vehicle accelerated, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end two other vehicles. Dealership and manufacturer were contacted. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jun 21, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10079572

While driving about 48 mph engine suddenly stalled without a prior warning. Then, took vehicle to dealer, where they said that could happen sometimes. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 31, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 889486

Gas fumes come inside after vehicle has been started, and heat is turned on. Vehicle was taken to dealership, and mechanic indicated had no parts due to them being on back order from manufacturer.*ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Mar 8, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 882525

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mazda Tribute?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Mazda Tribute?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Mazda Tribute a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tribute model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.