2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 27 mpgcombined, 2.3L 4-cyl · hybrid 4WD/AWD · 28 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by engine (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 150,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine1 20%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Appears Mazda has problems with the transmission on this particular vehicle. See that Mazda had a recall on the transmission for this vehicle for 2001 - 2003. They should have made the recall for every year because everyone is having problems with this transmission. Someone need to investigate this since its not only a problem for me but for thousands of other owners. All of the vehicles I own have over 150,000 miles on them and not one of them have had transmission issues but the Mazda tribute. One vehicle has over 218,000 miles on it and no transmission issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10537103, filed 2013-08, 151,000 milesEngine: “I was driving approximately 35 MPH in town and without warning, my engine sounds like it is making popcorn. I had to pull over and have the car towed to my mechanic. He found that the engine blew a spark plug. He installed a helicoil repair and then found the engine would only run on 3 cylinders. They then found that they had to replace the engine computer and all 6 ignition coils or the computer would not be warranted. After these repairs there was a ticking noise in the engine that had not been there. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542100, filed 2013-09, 94,055 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 150,000 and 151,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tribute Hybrid 4WD | 2.3L 4-cyl · hybrid | CVT | 28 | 26 | 27 | $2,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037013Aug 20, 2026Other or unknown. 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.
- 11006987Aug 8, 2024Other or unknown, 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…
- 10232299Feb 28, 2023Electrical system. Speedometer replacement procedure
- 10200527Aug 17, 2021Equipment. This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverâÂÂs floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of…
- 10188016Feb 8, 2021Electrical system. This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery…
- 10188015Feb 8, 2021Electrical system. The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following…
- 10186703Jan 21, 2021Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Equipment. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
- 10186693Jan 21, 2021Steering, Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels, Engine…. 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…
- 10179228Aug 3, 2020Wheels, Tires. New CARB regulation regarding mandatory checking and documenting of tire pressure whenever a vehicle is in for service work. This applies to all service shops (including Mazda dealerships) in…
- 10177847Jul 20, 2020Equipment. When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
Other model years of the Mazda Tribute Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 | 9,250 | 2 | — | 32 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 5 | 150,000 | 0 | — | 27 | — | Not enough data |
All Mazda Tribute Hybrid model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid get?
The EPA rates the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid (Tribute Hybrid 4WD, 2.3L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 27 mpg combined, 28 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Mazda Tribute Hybrid reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 150,000 miles and the middle half falls between 150,000 and 151,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.