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2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.
The Mazda Tribute is a compact SUV made by Japanese automaker Mazda from 2000 to 2011. It was jointly developed with Ford Motor Company and based on the front-wheel drive Mazda 626 platform, which was in turn the basis for the similar Ford Escape on the CD2 platform. The Tribute was priced below the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner in Ford's CD2 SUV lineup.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2011 Mazda Tribute 4DR SUV 4x4.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 34 | 30 | 32 | 278 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, 76mm outer dimension, and 39mm width, instead of a 42mm bore,
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
17 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA for the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD, most often about: Steering, Fuel/propulsion System, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD?
NHTSA gave the 2011 Mazda Tribute Hybrid 2WD (2011 Mazda Tribute 4DR SUV 4x4) an overall 3-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.