Chevrolet Equinox vs Mazda Tribute
For 2005–2011 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 43.9 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.
Chevrolet Equinox
43.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
36% fewer than the Mazda Tribute
- Complaints
- 3,647
- Sold
- 830,830
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2009. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 77,832 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 64,000 mi
Mazda Tribute
68.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.6× the Chevrolet Equinox’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 Chevrolet Equinox or the Mazda Tribute?
For 2005–2011 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 43.9 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 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Equinox is oil consumption and leaks, typically around 98,000 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 Chevrolet Equinox and Mazda Tribute years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Equinox: 2006–2008 and 2010; 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.