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Mazda Tribute HybridModel year report

2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
9,250miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
32 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 34 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,250 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 91 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump and 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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “The automatic passenger airbag sensor does not operate properly. My wife weighs about 120 pounds and the light goes on and off at random on the highway are just sitting still. The dealer has zero solutions and we are following the instructions in the manual which states the weight threshold to be 80 lbs. If we're in an accident and her airbag doesn't deploy there will be a problem. Vehicle is an 2011 Mazda tribute.”

NHTSA complaint #10395426, filed 2011-04, 1,400 miles

Fuel system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10610223, filed 2014-07, 39,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I have always had an acceleration issue with this vehicle. Many many times, feels like the car is just not going to move when I try to accelerate. About 4 weeks, ago, car literally just wouldn't move when I was in traffic, the wrench light came on, indicating a transmission issue. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer, who found nothing. 2 days ago, exact same thing happened again, in traffic. We had the car again towed, and this time they found the throttle needed to be replaced. I think it was always bad, but 2011 was not a vehicle year included in the throttle recall for the Mazda tribute.”

NHTSA complaint #10543971, filed 2013-09, 10,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 2011 Mazda tribute. The contact stated that when depressing the brakes, he would haphazardly depress the accelerator pedal simultaneously. The contact had concerns with the distance between the two pedals and stated that they were entirely too close together. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was 4,500. The failure mileage was 5.”

NHTSA complaint #10393058, filed 2011-03, 5 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,400 and 26,004 miles.

50%0–1017%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 9,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20113201320142018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Tribute Hybrid 2WD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT343032$2,100
Tribute Hybrid 4WD2.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT302729$2,300

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

Recall details for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid → · Check a 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. 91 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 91 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mazda Tribute Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201179,2502—32—Not enough data
20065150,0000—27—Not enough data

All Mazda Tribute Hybrid model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid (Tribute Hybrid 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 32 mpg combined, 34 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,250 miles and the middle half falls between 1,400 and 26,004 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.