2010 Mazda Tribute Reliability ReportC- grade · moderate risk · system-by-system breakdown
Quick Facts · 2010 Mazda Tribute
- The system most likely to surface first: transmission (6f35 automatic) (major severity).
- Has 3 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump.
- Scores 6 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2009 Mazda Tribute earns a 78.
Is the 2010 Mazda Tribute Worth Buying?
The 2010 Mazda Tribute, a rebadged Ford Escape, offers decent practicality for the price, but comes with a predictable set of age-related and platform-specific vulnerabilities. While core components like the engine can be robust with diligent maintenance, owners should prepare for recurring electrical and transmission annoyances, pushing it into the 'Proceed With Caution' category.
Biggest Strengths
- Generally robust 2.5L four-cylinder engine (when maintained)
- Simple, proven platform makes repairs straightforward for mechanics
- Good cargo capacity for its size
What Tends to Fail First on the 2010 Mazda Tribute
The systems that break first on the 2010 Mazda Tribute. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
2010 Mazda Tribute Recall History
3 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
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, 78mm outer dimension and a 45mm width.
What breaks on the 2010 Mazda Tribute?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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