Is the 2011 Mazda Tribute a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Mazda Tribute ranks #6 of 7 among Tribute model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Best). It has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda Tribute?

The most reported problem areas are steering (5 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 103,000 miles.

Does the 2011 Mazda Tribute have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2011 Mazda Tribute in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Mazda Tribute?

EPA rates the 2011 Mazda Tribute at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2011 Mazda Tribute Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2011 Mazda Tribute has 7 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #6 highest of 7 Tribute model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is steering (5 complaints, 71% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 17/100; #6 of 7 Tribute years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 7; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 1; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Steering
Best nearby year: 2010; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: 3 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 23; 21 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2011 Mazda Tribute recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2011 Mazda Tribute fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 21 MPG
Highway: 27 MPG
Combined: 23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,800; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2011 compared with other Tribute years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2009	Caution	50	35	1	23
2010	Good	33	39	2	23
2011	Best	17	7	0	23

All Mazda Tribute years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Mazda Tribute a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Mazda Tribute ranks #6 of 7 among Tribute model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Best). It has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mazda Tribute?: The most reported problem areas are steering (5 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 103,000 miles.
Does the 2011 Mazda Tribute have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2011 Mazda Tribute in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Mazda Tribute?: EPA rates the 2011 Mazda Tribute at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.