Honda CR-V vs Mazda Tribute
For 2005–2011 models, the Honda CR-V has 28.5 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 68.2 for the Mazda Tribute. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2011), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda CR-V
28.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
58% fewer than the Mazda Tribute
- Complaints
- 3,901
- Sold
- 1,367,792
- Recall campaigns
- 26
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2007–2008. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 16,750 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 66,350 mi
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Injectors and high-pressure fuel system
Typically around 13,203 mi · repair $720–$2,150
Mazda Tribute
68.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.4× the Honda CR-V’s rate
- Complaints
- 681
- Sold
- 99,870
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2006–2007 and 2011. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body and panel corrosion
Typically around 126,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion
Typically around 126,250 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 113,867 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 110,500 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda CR-V or the Mazda Tribute?
For 2005–2011 models, the Honda CR-V has 28.5 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Mazda Tribute has 68.2, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda CR-V?
The most-reported problem on the Honda CR-V is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 68,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Mazda Tribute?
The most-reported problem on the Mazda Tribute is body and panel corrosion, typically around 126,000 miles.
Which Honda CR-V and Mazda Tribute years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda CR-V: 2007–2008; Mazda Tribute: 2008 and 2010.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.