2007 Mazda Tribute problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (1) · Power Train (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing 2015-06-03 · campaign 15E045000 · 576 vehicles
Defect: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
Risk: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
Service bulletins (82)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · SA-055-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-07-29 · 09-022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. the changes are noted in red text. 09-042/04 12/10/04 description some vehicles may exhibit inoperative electric rear window defroster grid lines, integral antenna concerns causing radio reception issues or terminal tabs pulled
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-21 · SA-029-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service alert supersedes the previously issued sa listed below: the changes are noted in red. sa-011/24 02/12/24, 06/06/24, 07/29/24 description mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the sch
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · 09-038-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in accordance with federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. note: tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by federal, and state laws. it is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with federal, state, and local laws concerning odometer
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-29 · SA-011-24b · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-07 · SA-011-24a · Other
mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. services performed outside of mazda's factory scheduled
Showing the 6 most recent of 82 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2013-08-14 · Power Train · 52,280 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute (n/a). the contact stated that the engine rpms increased and the vehicle shifted hard upon initial start-up. the wrench warning icon illuminated while the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist for diagnostic testing that located an internal failure with the second and forth ge…”
2012-09-11 · Vehicle Speed Control“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mazda tribute. the contact received notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 12v357000 (vehicle speed control:cables) and contacted the dealer to secure an appointment for repairs. the dealer advised the contact that the parts needed to complete the repairs were not available and was anticipating that the parts would …”
2010-10-15 · Vehicle Speed Control“i have a mazda tribute 2007 that has a gas pedal that sticks. i have taken it to the dealership 2 times and am told there is nothing wrong with the car. "it doesn't stick when they drive it" the date listed is the most recent date of the problem. it has been an continuous problem since i bought the car. *tr…”
2008-01-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 25,000 mi“i have 25,000 miles on my 2006 mazda tribute and and the brakes and rotors need to be replaced, and i do not drive in heavy braking conditions. *cn…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.