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#BS-2007-MAZTRI-51BA

2007 Mazda Tribute

Based on reports from 6 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
79

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Speed ControlHIGH

2 owners reported speed control issues — failures commonly reported around 25K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotorMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Speed Control (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Speed Control2 (33%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor1 (17%)
Drivetrain1 (17%)
Service Brakes, Air:disc:rotor1 (17%)
Fuel System1 (17%)

2007 Mazda Tribute: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mazda Tribute, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 25K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mazda Tribute, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mazda Tribute, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Air:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Air:disc:rotor complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2007 Mazda Tribute, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, air:disc:rotor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
08
2
10
1
12
1
13

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Mazda Tribute. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

15E045000May 2015

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mazda Tribute is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2007 Mazda Tribute: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Mazda Tribute?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Mazda Tribute is related to the speed control, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Mazda Tribute reliable?
The 2007 Mazda Tribute has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Mazda Tribute problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Mazda Tribute have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Mazda Tribute has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mazda Tribute problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 25,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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