2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
The 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mazda Motor Corp. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (2 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), and Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID, potentially affecting up to 34,488 vehicles.
Recall 16V788000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 912 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on December...
View full details →Recall 15E045000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
| 576 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 14V282000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 33,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
A RECALL 16V-788 WAS PUBLISHED ON OCT. 26,2016 AND HAS YET TO BE REMEDIED. THE STATUS SHOWS "RECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE". IT HAS BEEN OVER 14 MONTHS. THIS NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED. WE HAVEN'T BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL (THAT WE CAN REMEMBER) NOR CAN IT BE COMPLETED OVER 14 MONTHS LATER.
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ENGINE JUST FAILED TO ACCELERATE SUDDENLY AND HAD TO COAST OVER TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. ENGINE DID NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF AS IT CONTINUED TO HESITATE AND RPMS FLUCTUATED BETWEEN 500-1000 BUT GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT ACCELERATE CAR. IMMEDIATELY PUT HAZARD LIGHTS ON SO CARS BEHIND ME WOULD KNOW THAR I WAS NOT AT CONSTANT SPEED ANYMORE. *TR
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ENGINE JUST FAILED TO ACCELERATE SUDDENLY AND HAD TO COAST OVER TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. ENGINE DID NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF AS IT CONTINUED TO HESITATE AND RPMS FLUCTUATED BETWEEN 500-1000 BUT GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT ACCELERATE CAR. IMMEDIATELY PUT HAZARD LIGHTS ON SO CARS BEHIND ME WOULD KNOW THAR I WAS NOT AT CONSTANT SPEED ANYMORE. *TR
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ENGINE JUST FAILED TO ACCELERATE SUDDENLY AND HAD TO COAST OVER TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE. ENGINE DID NOT TURN COMPLETELY OFF AS IT CONTINUED TO HESITATE AND RPMS FLUCTUATED BETWEEN 500-1000 BUT GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT ACCELERATE CAR. IMMEDIATELY PUT HAZARD LIGHTS ON SO CARS BEHIND ME WOULD KNOW THAR I WAS NOT AT CONSTANT SPEED ANYMORE. *TR
HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH POWER POLE AT 55 MPH. DRIVER AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. (NO PASSENGERS ON BOARD). *TR
Safety Rating for the 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
Mazda Motor Corp. has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
09-038-24 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 and related documentation requirements when providing...
M-TIPS — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
SSP94 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) on certain 2009-2011 Tribute vehicles. On certain 2009-2011 Tribute vehicles, contamination on the internal motor contacts of the throttle body may result in intermittent electrical connectivity.If this condition is present, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp or Wrench Lamp will...
SSP94 — POWER TRAIN
Mazda Motor Corporation has decided to conduct a Special Service Program (SSP) on certain 2009-2011 Tribute vehicles. On certain 2009-2011 Tribute vehicles, contamination on the internal motor contacts of the throttle body may result in intermittent electrical connectivity.If this condition is present, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp or Wrench Lamp will...
SSP95 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Mazda Motor Corporation is extending the warranty coverage for throttle body replacement on certain 2009-2011 Tribute vehicles produced from April 14, 2008 through May 30, 2011. The warranty for throttle body replacement will be extended to 10 years (120 months) from the original warranty start date or 150,000 miles, whichever...
SSP-94 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
MAZDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. REGARDING SOME VEHICLES HAVING INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIVITY DUE TO CONTAMINATION ON INTERNAL MOTOR CONTACTS OF THROTTLE BODY EFFECTING ENGINE POWER, VEHICLE SPEED. MODEL 2009-2011 TRIBUTE. *PE
06-001-14 — STEERING
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
09-033-13 — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
03-003-13 — EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
09-027-13-2846 — EQUIPMENT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT RUST OR CORROSION ON THE FRONT SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLIES.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID
- 2006 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID — 5 complaints
- 2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID — 2 complaints
- 2010 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2011 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID (current)
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