2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mazda dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid recalls

Recall 16V-788: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Oct 28, 2016 · 912 vehicles affected · Mazda North American Operations

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured March 3, 2009, to May 26, 2011. On vehicles with a 3.0L engine, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack, causing a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM flange with one that has a redesigned fuel supply port, free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety recall were mailed on December 23, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts are in stock. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 0416J.

Recall 14V-282: Steering

Reported May 29, 2014 · 33,000 vehicles affected · Mazda North American Operations

Problem: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.

Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.

2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Air Bags	2
Power Train	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Engine	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Jan 13, 2018

A recall 16v-788 was published on oct. 26,2016 and has yet to be remedied. The status shows "recall incomplete, remedy not yet available". It has been over 14 months. This needs to be completed. We haven't been notified of the recall (That we can remember) nor can it be completed over 14 months later.

Engine · at 39,000 miles · reported Jul 13, 2014

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.

Power Train · at 10,000 miles · reported Sep 17, 2013

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.

Power Train · at 8,500 miles · reported Aug 23, 2011

Car begin to shimmy between gear shifts felt like transmission was going to fall out on the road. Slipped between gear shifts intermittently afterwords

Air Bags · at 1,400 miles · reported Apr 11, 2011

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid: 16V-788 (fuel system, gasoline), 14V-282 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (2 reports), followed by air bags (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 miles.

Are Mazda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mazda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.