2011 Mazda Tribute Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tribute years
- Not enough data 10th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 3 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mazda Tribute. That ranks 10th out of 12 Tribute model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 114,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 71% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 145,055 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Mazda Tribute recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 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.
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel became firm and failed to respond to driver input. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights started to flicker, and the vehicle stalled. The contact had the vehicle towed…
The contact owns a 2011 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and turning the steering wheel to the left, there was a slight vibration coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle then lost power steering functionality. The contact stated no warning light was…
The passenger subframe is rusted and broke the axel when driving. Glad im okâ¦.So dangerous and the driver side is fine so bad design by ford (the tribute is like the escape)
I bought the car used several years ago and in the past year have experienced the steering wheel all of a sudden appear to be locking up. I looked up the recall and found that this is a known issue with the Mazda Tribute vehicles. I checked with dealer and they agreed. I contact Mazda customer…
Twice, while driving under 25 mph, and both times while turning to the right, the power steering has stopped working. When checked by a mechanic, it was determined to be the steering shaft torque sensor malfunctioned: code b2278-2f
Other Mazda Tribute years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 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 Tribute | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda Tribute?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Mazda Tribute?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.