Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Mazda Tribute
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Mazda Tribute has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 157 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 #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 #04V583000 MAZDA/ACCELERATOR CABLE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 49 complaints
- Structure 45 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 34 complaints
- Air Bags 22 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 17 complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
Of the 157 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 157 complaints, owners report 15 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Mazda Tribute has a below-average reliability rating due to a high number of complaints and several recall campaigns concerning critical systems such as suspension, structure, and vehicle speed control. The suspension and structure complaints are notably frequent, and seven recalls highlight potential safety risks. However, there is limited data on specific failure mileages and repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| structure | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| vehicle speed control | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
| engine and cooling | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | 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 fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Brake pad replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Body rust or corrosion
- Stuck throttle or acceleration
- Brake fluid leaks
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Mazda Tribute at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.