2011 Mazda Tribute problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (4) · Structure:body (1) · Steering:column (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (42)
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product quality information (pqi) description service information mt-041/12 is no longer valid. it has been unpublished and superseded by the field quality information report (fqir) reporting system.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
Wheels 2024-02-12 · SA-011-24 · 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
Showing the 6 most recent of 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-04-28 · Steering:column · 103,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 mazda tribute. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became firm and failed to respond to driver input. the contact stated that several unknown warning lights started to flicker, and the vehicle stalled. the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed a…”
2023-04-24 · Steering · 87,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 mazda tribute. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph and turning the steering wheel to the left, there was a slight vibration coming from the steering wheel. the vehicle then lost power steering functionality. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled off the roadway, turned off …”
2023-02-07 · Structure:body · 💥 crash“the passenger subframe is rusted and broke the axel when driving. glad im ok….so dangerous and the driver side is fine so bad design by ford (the tribute is like the escape)…”
2022-03-03 · Steering“i bought the car used several years ago and in the past year have experienced the steering wheel all of a sudden appear to be locking up. i looked up the recall and found that this is a known issue with the mazda tribute vehicles. i checked with dealer and they agreed. i contact mazda customer service on 3 different occasions in the last month and…”
2021-02-01 · Steering · 145,055 mi“twice, while driving under 25 mph, and both times while turning to the right, the power steering has stopped working. when checked by a mechanic, it was determined to be the steering shaft torque sensor malfunctioned: code b2278-2f …”
2020-10-21 · Steering · 125,000 mi“i was driving my vehicle on a city street, and the steering suddenly began to lock up. the vehicle was in motion when this occurred. i was not able to turn or control the steering wheel; it became extremely hard. i was not on my brakes, i was driving straight with my feet on the gas. this happened twice in the last 4 days. i brought the vehicle to …”
2020-06-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 92,000 mi“gas filler neck gross evap leak / canister purge valve leak/ codes p0455 p0457 i was told that ford makes mazda parts and ford escape suv trucks are known for these problems with evap system?? *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.