2004 Mazda Tribute reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Mazda Tribute — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 232
- 10 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SUSPENSION
- 48 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 23 injuries · 3 deaths · 7 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,267
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mazda median
+36
median 196 across 81 Mazda records
Vs 2002-2006
-37
median 269 complaints in 819 records
Top component share
21%
Suspension: 48 complaints
What owners report fails — 2004 Mazda Tribute
- SUSPENSION 48
- STRUCTURE:BODY 36
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 24
- AIR BAGS 15
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 11
2 recalls on record for the 2004 Mazda Tribute
- NHTSA 14V174000 · 2014 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS A separation of the lower control arm can result in a significant loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a cra
- NHTSA 12V357000 · 2012 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES A stuck throttle may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop or slow the vehicle, which could c
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Mazda Tribute units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Mazda Tribute reliable?
NHTSA has 232 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Mazda Tribute and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is suspension (48 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Mazda Tribute units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mazda Tribute?
Owners most often report problems with: suspension (48), structure:body (36), vehicle speed control (24), air bags (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Mazda Tribute?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.