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#BS-2010-MAZTRI-51BA2010 Mazda Tribute
Based on reports from 57 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 57 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
ac not working
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
engine stalls out
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
transmission failure
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
11 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 58K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (20 reports) • Median: 58K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Steering (11 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2010 Mazda Tribute: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2010 Mazda Tribute, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 58,269 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 58K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2010 Mazda Tribute, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2010 Mazda Tribute, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2010 Mazda Tribute, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2010 Mazda Tribute. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
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.
2010 Mazda Tribute vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
This vehicle
57
Class avg
278
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 57 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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