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2004 Mazda Tribute Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 157 total for the year
Median mileage
161,094miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Mazda Tribute, 1% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 161,094 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Braking system (ABS) failed (I could have killed someone or myself) no back pressure going up hills resulting in failing suspension all front end has failed all door latches failed I'm terrified to operate this vehicle!!!!! Recall notices where never sent to me and modern motors only completed recall numbers 7514d and 6812g why is it that recalls are closed when I obviously had issues and I never received notices? I purchased my Mazda Tribute 2004 at modern motors in 2008 as the second owner. …”

NHTSA complaint #10705475, filed 2015-04, 161,094 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200821%
200611%
200411%
200332%
2002226%
20015910%

Other parts of the 2004 Mazda Tribute

Suspension
49 complaints
Body and structure
45 complaints
Vehicle speed control
34 complaints
Air bags
22 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Mazda Tribute

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology