2000 Mazda Tribute Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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.

- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Mazda Tribute problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 60% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mazda Tribute recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Mazda Tribute.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
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…
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
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
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
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
Other Mazda Tribute years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tribute | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 Tribute | 39 | 2 |
| 2009 Tribute | 35 | 1 |
| 2008 Tribute | 202 | 4 |
| 2007 Tribute | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Tribute | 130 | 2 |
| 2005 Tribute | 377 | 3 |
| 2004 Tribute | 157 | 5 |
| 2003 Tribute | 199 | 6 |
| 2002 Tribute | 384 | 7 |
| 2001 Tribute | 563 | 13 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
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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.