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Mazda TributeModel year report

2000 Mazda Tribute Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
48,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Mazda Tribute (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mazda Tribute. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and body and structure (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 16 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes 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.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Mazda Tribute SUV - 2000 - - recall/replace 2004 o2 sensor, began problems after this. Incident: after driving and engine is hot, then stop at the store for 10-20 mins., then car will not restart or stay started. If it restarts, I continue to have to press the gas while stopping and braking to keep the engine from dying. If the engine has cool temperature outdoors or has ample time to cool down, this problem does not occur.”

NHTSA complaint #10231638, filed 2008-06, 48,000 miles

Brakes: “While driving 30 MPH consumer depressed the brakes to slow down in order to avoid a crash and vehicle accelerated, causing consumer's vehicle to rear end two other vehicles. Dealership and manufacturer were contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #10079572, filed 2004-06

Body and structure: “The inside door handles were broke. The doors broke within one week of each other. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that it would cost 600.00 per door to be repaired. Please provide any further information. Provide vehicle identification number.”

NHTSA complaint #10096732, filed 2004-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,000 and 48,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–25100%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 48,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Mazda Tribute 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. 16 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 16 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mazda Tribute

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20117103,0000323—Not enough data
20103957,6342—2350 · TypicalFalling
20093585,2001—2331 · FewerFalling
200820282,0004—22100 · MoreFalling
200613075,5002—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2005377101,0003—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2004157100,0005—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200319974,6766—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200238468,5577—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200156368,53813—23Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2000548,0000———Not enough data

All Mazda Tribute model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Mazda Tribute have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Mazda Tribute as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 Mazda Tribute is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2000 Mazda Tribute 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.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Mazda Tribute reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,000 miles and the middle half falls between 48,000 and 48,000 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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.