Mazda Tribute — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 14, 2017
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the thickness of the port wall of the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may be below specification and could result in the supply port cracking. If a crack were to de
Mazda Tribute — Structure
High risk
Nov 28, 2014
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Sc
Mazda Tribute — Steering
High risk
May 29, 2014
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpe
Mazda Tribute — Suspension
High risk
Apr 7, 2014
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles registered and operated in areas where road salt is used on the roadways during winter months for extended time periods (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Sc
Mazda Tribute — Other
High risk
Jul 27, 2012
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0L V6 engine and speed control, inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck th
Mazda Tribute — Brakes
High risk
Jan 21, 2012
Model years: 2001, 2002
Certain vehicles may have been originally equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that could leak. If brake fluid leaks from the cap, it could come in contact with the
Mazda Tribute — Brakes
High risk
Apr 16, 2007
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the electrical wiring connector to the ABS module may have been manufactured incorrectly. Over time, contaminants can enter the ABS electrical connector interf
Mazda Tribute — Other
High risk
Nov 9, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease applied to the output shaft gear. After a period of continuous use on the high-speed setting,
Also affects: Mazda B Series
Mazda Tribute — Other
High risk
Jan 6, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components. The rear liftgate latching system does not meet the Technical Standard
Mazda Tribute — Other
High risk
Dec 13, 2004
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines, the accelerator cable's inner liner may, over time, migrate out of the conduit at the dash panel fitting during vehicle operation
Mazda Tribute — Engine
High risk
Apr 14, 2004
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.0L V6 engine, during deceleration at vehicle speeds below 64 km/h, the engine may stall due to an excessively rich fuel-air mixture. Correctio
Mazda Tribute — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 16, 2003
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, a post molded into the inside surface of the front safety belt buckle cover may fracture. The fractured buckle cover post may affect the buckle function and ma
Mazda Tribute — Visual System
High risk
Dec 15, 2000
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper linkage may disengage due to a broken ball socket which will likely result in sudden and complete loss of the windshield wiper function, o
Mazda Tribute — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 13, 2000
Model years: 2001
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of C.M.V.S.S. No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." The owner's manuals do not indicate which seating positi
Mazda Tribute — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 2, 2000
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the o-ring seals in the fuel line connector at the fuel filter outlet may have been damaged during assembly. This damage can result in fuel odor or possible fu