Mazda
Tribute
Mazda Tribute: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassSUV
Model years (US)2001–2006, 2008–2011
New registrations (EU)2001–2008
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mazda Tribute – Second generation2007–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2007 – November 2011 |
| Model years | 2008–2011 |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.3 L L3-VE I4 2.5 L L5-VE I4 3.0 L AJ V6 Gasoline Hybrid 2.5 L Atkinson cycle I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic (from MY2009) |
| Length | 4,442 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm |
| Height | 1,783 mm Hybrid: 1,778 mm 2008-09 FWD: 1,720 mm 2010-12 FWD: 1,725 mm |
| Assembly | Claycomo, Missouri, United States |
Mazda Tribute – First generation2000–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | EP |
| Production | April 2000 – December 2006 Taiwan until 2010 |
| Model years | 2001–2006 |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L YF I4 (EPE) 2.3 L L3 I4 (EP3) 3.0 L AJ V6 (EPF) |
| Length | 2001–04: 4,394 mm 2005–06: 4,430 mm |
| Width | 2001–04 DX: 1,798 mm 2001–04 LX & ES: 1,826 mm 2005–06: 1,829 mm |
| Height | 2001–04 DX: 1,760 mm 2001–04 LX & ES: 1,775 mm 2005–06: 1,778 mm |
| Assembly | Hofu, Japan (Hofu Plant) Claycomo, Missouri, United States (KCAP) Jhongli, Taiwan (Ford Lio Ho) Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines (Ford Philippines) Kairouan, Tunisia (IMM) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2010–2011 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +11 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2009–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km |
| 2010–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Four-wheel drive | 8.1 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2009–2011 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 7.4 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km |
| 2011 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2009–2011 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| +10 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2001–2006, 2008–2011 |
| Powertrains | Flex-fuel, Petrol, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual, CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, All-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 57 |
| Start-stop system | Yes |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2001–2006, 2008–2011 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2001–2008 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 433 | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| Speed control and cruise | 344 | 2005, 2006, 2008 |
| Body and structure | 290 | 2001, 2004, 2005 |
| Suspension | 250 | 2001, 2004, 2005 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 235 | 2001, 2002, 2005 |
| Brakes | 234 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Steering | 197 | 2001, 2008, 2009 |
| Electrical system | 197 | 2001, 2002, 2005 |
| Airbags | 145 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 116 | 2001, 2005, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2001–2006, 2008–2011: 2160 complaints, 113 with a crash and 55 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.