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Mazda Tribute

2004 only

161 classified complaints 2 recalls

2004 Mazda Tribute have 161 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body and panel corrosion, typically surfacing around 140,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mazda Tribute report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004 only

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 49 complaints

Median onset: 140,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 27 complaints

Median onset: 132,000 miles. 7.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 22 complaints

Median onset: 153,675 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 14 complaints

Median onset: 129,075 miles. 42.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 11 complaints

Median onset: 104,000 miles. 9.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 4 complaints

Median onset: 189,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Spark plugs, coils and ignition · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 3 complaints

Median onset: 137,501 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004 model year. See the full Mazda Tribute report for every year and full specs/safety data.