2008 Mazda Tribute problems
Owners have filed 251 complaints about the 2008 Mazda Tribute with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 37.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of vehicle speed control at 21.1%.
Complaints251
Crashes9
Fires2
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 37.5% · 94
Vehicle speed control 21.1% · 53
Power train 10.0% · 25
Electrical system 6.4% · 16
Service brakes 4.0% · 10
Engine 2.8% · 7
Unknown or other 2.8% · 7
Fuel system, gasoline 2.0% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the Mazda Tribute in this data, 2008 draws comparatively few complaints; 2001 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 33 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 82,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v282000 (steering) however, the failure stated in the recall was experienced. The vehicle was repaired at murray Mazda located at 85 griffith rd, muncy, pa 17756, (570) 546-2222. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,611. Steering · reported at 163,611 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that while reversing from out a parking space, the power steering failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that the steering column would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. The vin was not available. Steering · reported at 84,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated that there was a lost of power steering. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for nhtsa campaign number: 14v282000 (steering).The technician repaired the torque sensor and stated that the failure was not related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,764. Steering · reported at 37,764 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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