Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V788000 Fuel Delivery Module may Crack and cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15E045000 Front Wheel Bearing has Wrong Dimensions NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V282000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Of the 7 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid has an average reliability, with notable recalls absent, and a few complaints mainly about powertrain and speed control.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| airbags | 90,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake inspections and servicing
- coolant system flush
- battery testing and replacement
- tire rotations and balancing
- spark plug replacement
- belt and hose inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- unexpected acceleration issues
- difficulty shifting gears
- airbag warning light
- reduced fuel efficiency
- engine hesitation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.