Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Mazda Tribute
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Mazda Tribute has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 563 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15E045000 Front Wheel Bearing has Wrong Dimensions NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V174000 Lower Control Arm Corrosion-Regional Recall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V357000 Speed Control Cable Connector Interference NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V016000 ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V157000 ABS MODULE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E023000 MASTER CYLINDER LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V605000 MAZDA/FMVSS 206/LIFTGATE LATCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V175000 MAZDA/PCM/ENGINE STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V515000 MAZDA/SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V387001 MAZDA/WINDSHIELD WIPER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V323000 MAZDA/FMVSS 225/OWNER MANUAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V277002 MAZDA/FUEL LINE O-RING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V260002 MAZDA/INCORRECT REAR HUBS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V210002 MAZDA/SPEED CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V223002 MAZDA/STEERING WHEEL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 167 complaints
- Electrical System 80 complaints
- Power Train 66 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 59 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 46 complaints
- Structure 45 complaints
Of the 563 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 563 complaints, owners report 15 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Mazda Tribute has numerous NHTSA recall campaigns and a substantial number of owner complaints, especially regarding engine and engine cooling, electrical systems, and powertrain issues. This indicates potential reliability concerns. However, the recall and complaint variety limits certainty about specific, pervasive failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Powertrain | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
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 every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation and balancing every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 4 years
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
- Battery check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating or leaks
- Erratic electrical issues
- Strange transmission noises
- Hard gear shifts
- Sudden engine stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Mazda Tribute at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.