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Mazda Tribute 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Mazda Tribute: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

563Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
18Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
43Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine175 complaints

175 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System84 complaints

84 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train71 complaints

71 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V175000.

Brakes60 complaints

60 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 07V157000, 12V016000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages59 complaints

59 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V605000.

Vehicle Structure45 complaints

45 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V174000.

Vehicle Speed Control41 complaints

41 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V210002, 12V357000.

Steering36 complaints

36 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V223002.

Fuel and Propulsion System33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V277002.

Visibility27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V387001.

Air Bags22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V515000.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V323000.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V260002.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V210002Reported August 9, 2000 - 606 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 606 vehicles across all affected models.

00V223002Reported August 9, 2000 - 641 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 641 vehicles across all affected models.

00V260002Reported September 12, 2000 - 1,900 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,900 vehicles across all affected models.

00V277002Reported September 18, 2000 - 5,700 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 5,700 vehicles across all affected models.

00V323000Reported October 16, 2000 - 12,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 12,000 vehicles across all affected models.

00V387001Reported November 28, 2000 - 24,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 24,000 vehicles across all affected models.

03V515000Reported December 15, 2003 - 49,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 15, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 49,000 vehicles across all affected models.

04V175000Reported April 9, 2004 - 106,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 106,000 vehicles across all affected models.

04V605000Reported December 23, 2004 - 49,800 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 49,800 vehicles across all affected models.

07V157000Reported April 10, 2007 - 95,300 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 95,300 vehicles across all affected models.

12V016000Reported January 20, 2012 - 52,390 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 52,390 vehicles across all affected models.

12V357000Reported July 27, 2012 - 217,500 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 217,500 vehicles across all affected models.

14V174000Reported April 4, 2014 - 109,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 109,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP09003Opened April 14, 2009 - Closed April 15, 2009

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12005Opened July 17, 2012 - Closed July 17, 2012

Cruise Control Cable. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12005Opened July 17, 2012 - Closed July 17, 2012

Cruise Control Cable. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12005Opened July 17, 2012 - Closed July 17, 2012

Cruise Control Cable. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12005Opened July 17, 2012 - Closed July 17, 2012

Cruise Control Cable. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12005Opened July 17, 2012 - Closed July 17, 2012

Cruise Control Cable. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP12005Opened July 17, 2012 - Closed July 17, 2012

Cruise Control Cable. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02027Opened September 10, 2002 - Closed April 15, 2004

ENGINE STALLING. Resulted in recall campaign 04V165000.

EA10002Opened January 14, 2010 - Closed February 29, 2012

Engine Compartment Fire. Resulted in recall campaign 12V005000.

PE01043Opened December 7, 2001 - Closed September 10, 2002

ENGINE STALLING. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03030Opened July 14, 2003 - Closed December 31, 2003

SAFETY BELT BUCKLE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 03V507000.

PE06048Opened October 30, 2006 - Closed April 17, 2007

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V156000.

PE06048Opened October 30, 2006 - Closed April 17, 2007

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V156000.

PE12019Opened July 17, 2012 - Closed February 21, 2013

Stuck Throttle. Resulted in recall campaign 12V353000.

PE12019Opened July 17, 2012 - Closed February 21, 2013

Stuck Throttle. Resulted in recall campaign 12V353000.

PE12019Opened July 17, 2012 - Closed February 21, 2013

Stuck Throttle. Resulted in recall campaign 12V353000.

RQ01001Opened February 21, 2001 - Closed December 21, 2001

GASOLINE VAPOR INTRUSION. Resulted in recall campaign 00V277002.

RQ09002Opened April 15, 2009 - Closed January 15, 2010

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200018
2001117
2002110
200356
200455
200526
200624
200726
200830
200922
201013
20115
201218
20136
20149
20159
20164
20175
20183
20192
20202
20211
20221
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.