2009 Mazda Tribute problems
The Mazda Tribute (Japanese: マツダ・トリビュート, Matsuda Toribyūto) (Code J14) is a compact SUV made by Japanese automaker Mazda from 2000 to 2011. It was jointly developed with Ford Motor Company and based on the front-wheel drive Mazda 626 platform, which was in turn the basis for the similar Ford Escape on the CD2 platform. The Tribute was priced below the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner in Ford's CD2 SUV lineup.
The Tribute and Escape debuted in 2000, offering front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of a transversely mounted 2.0 L Ford Zetec 4-cylinder engine or 3.0 L Ford Duratec V6. The Ford Escape was also sold as the Ford Maverick in Europe with a Ford 2.0 L I4 Zeta engine with manual transmission, or 3.0 L Duratec coupled to automatic transmission.
One main difference between the Tribute and the Ford Escape/Maverick is that the Tribute's suspension is tuned for a firmer ride than the Escape/Maverick, in order to correspond with Mazda's sporty image. As Mazda had offered "spiced up" models in other segments such as the Mazda3 and CX-7, the utilitarian Tribute was replaced by the more aggressively styled and in-house-designed Mazda CX-5 in North America.
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Common 2009 Mazda Tribute problems
The 2009 Mazda Tribute, a compact SUV developed in association with Ford, has been reported to have several common problems by its owners. These issues range from engine and transmission problems to electrical and steering concerns.
One of the most frequently reported problems is related to the engine's performance during acceleration. Some owners have noticed strange noises from the engine, which sound like it is struggling to change gears. Additionally, after rolling stops, the car may thrust forward violently, causing items to fly out of their holders. These issues can be concerning, especially in a relatively new vehicle.
Another problem reported by owners is related to the air conditioning system. When the air conditioning is on and the vehicle is accelerating on the freeway, some owners have experienced a feeling of the car dying and sputtering, with a noticeable loss of power. This can be particularly dangerous, as it may affect the driver's ability to control the vehicle during high-speed driving.
The 2009 Mazda Tribute has also been associated with transmission problems. Some owners have reported abrupt shifting or slipping, which can indicate transmission issues. These problems can lead to costly repairs, so potential buyers should be aware of this issue.
Electrical problems have also been reported in the 2009 Mazda Tribute. Issues with the electrical power steering can be particularly problematic, as they can lead to a loss of power steering assist, making it more difficult to control the vehicle at low speeds and increasing the risk of a crash.
In addition to these specific problems, the 2009 Mazda Tribute has also been subject to recalls. One such recall involves a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input, potentially leading to a loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist. This issue can also increase the risk of a crash, as greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds.
In conclusion, the 2009 Mazda Tribute has several common problems that potential buyers should be aware of. These issues include engine and transmission problems, electrical concerns, and recalls related to the steering system. By being informed about these potential issues, buyers can make more informed decisions when considering the purchase of a 2009 Mazda Tribute.
What is the common problem of Mazda Tribute?
Problem: The most common fault we have found is the failure of ignition coils (COP- coil on plug). This coil failure may be due to either the age of unit or premature failure as a result of air leaks causing coils to overload and oil leaks causing contamination of spark plug tubes.
What is the recall on the 2009 Mazda Tribute steering wheel?
Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input.
How long does a Mazda Tribute last?
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I'd say, 150000 - 180000 miles on the odometer, it ran very well, and still does. My grandfather drove it off the lot new in 2003 and used it for 17 - 19 years commuting back and forth to work, and it has about 205500 miles on it now, and it's running fantastically.
Does the Mazda Tribute have a Ford engine?
The Tribute and Escape debuted in 2000, offering front- or all-wheel drive and a choice of a transversely mounted 2.0 L Ford Zetec 4-cylinder engine or 3.0 L Ford Duratec V6.
2009 Mazda Tribute car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Tribute problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2009 Mazda Tribute vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2009 Mazda Tribute
The NHTSA has received 35 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2009 Mazda Tribute. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2009 Mazda Tribute vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-17
- VIN: 4F2CZ02759K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: Lost of power steering hard to steer the steering wheel
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-07
- VIN: 4F2CZ02729K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while parking, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The service warning light illuminated. The contact then heard a beeping sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-22
- VIN: 4F2CZ02729K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: AutoZone said that the part is called steering angle sensor and is locking up my car I am not able to press the gas as it only accelerates the engine and nothing else and the steering wheel lock I usually have my car turn on in the middle of traffic the part number they gave me is SU14859
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-03-08
- VIN: 4F2CZ02779K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I pulled out of my driveway and my pporr steering did not work..parked vehicle. When I called the dealership I was told about recall on software for power steering control module (PSCM) but was told Mazda would not cover this that it was done in 2014 . I bought the vehicle used in 2019 ...never knew til now that it had a recall on it. What am I to do?
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-28
- VIN: 4F2CZ02729K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed without warning. The contact used excessive force to drive the vehicle back to his residence. The next day, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where he was informed that he could not service the vehicle for a month; however, after cancellation, the mechanic was able to repair the vehicle. Prior to the repair, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering). The contact made several attempts to reach the manufacturer however, the attempts were unsuccessful. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-01-02
- VIN: 4F2CZ02799K
- Components: STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE
- Summary: Mazda purchase date June 17, 2021 Mazda S-Plan Pin: S013221306 [XXX] quoted price by [XXX] for a recall part on backorder that can not be received with proof by text was $2530.00 [XXX]: Mazda Agent who provided S-plan Forced Financing and Shot-gun my credit I am [XXX] 21 years old my father bought me the Mazda cash for college from Bellas in Port Lavaca Texas Bellas lied about repairing the recall and closed it out. Its been 2 weeks and I still have no vehicle. My job fired me, my bills are due, I'm an independent 21 year old and without a car I have not been able to make money and walking in the cold bas made me sick now with a sever cold. I just need my car and they cannot fix the recall the lady [XXX] wanted to charge me 2530.00 for what exactly and this was not my fault. Everything worked on my car perfect until the steering sensor went out. Please help. I am also contacting the FTC and USA.gov to report illegal fees and consumer protection. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-08-23
- VIN: 4F2CZ02729K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2009 Mazda Tribute. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to exit the highway and noticed that the steering wheel was becoming more difficult to turn. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V282000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,141.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-25
- VIN: 4F2CZ02709K
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK. STARTED UP MY CAR AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEELS AT LOW SPEED. ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING UNIT. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. UNSAFE TO DRIVE, ATTEMPTED TO CALL MAZDA SERVICE LINE, SAYS RECALL SERVICE FOR EXACT ISSUE STATED WAS COMPLETED IN 2014 FOR RECALL # 7614E 'CLOSED'. I DID NOT OWN THE VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. ATTEMPTED TO CALL DEALER WHO PERFORMED SERVICE FOR ANSWERS. DEALER #42175, NO ANSWERS OR INFORMATION GIVEN.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-15
- VIN: 4F2CZ02719K
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I JUST LOST MY STEERING NO ELECTRIC POWER TO STEER I WAS DRIVING DOWN MY BLOCK AND THEN NO STEERING WAS ABLE TO GET MY CAR BACK TO MY HOUSE. ITS SUNDAY SO I WILL CALL MAZDA IN THE MORNING I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS A CALL BACK FOR THIS PROBLEM SO I WILL CHECK THIS OUT WITH MAZDZ.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-09-10
- VIN: 4F2CZ02789K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE USED FROM SCOTT EVANS NISSAN (725 BANKHEAD HWY, CARROLLTON, GA 30117, 770-832-8222), THE POWER ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE POWER ASSIST BEGAN TO WORK AGAIN. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER ASSIST FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE CONTACT FIRST EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE, HE CONTACTED BEYER MAZDA (4015 VALLEY PIKE SUITE B, WINCHESTER, VA 22602, 540-931-9520) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT CALLED FLOW MAZDA OF CHARLOTTESVILLE (1289 STONY POINT RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911, 434-296-4147) TO VERIFY THE INFORMATION AND RECEIVED THE SAME INFORMATION THAT HE WAS GIVEN FROM THE PREVIOUS DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,767.
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-27
- VIN: 4F2CZ02779K
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR WILL LOSE POWER DURING DRIVING. ENGINE BEGINS TO SPUTTER, WHICH RESULTS IN A JERKING MOTION OF THE VEHICLE. PRESSING THE GAS DOES NOTHING. ENGINE REVS ACCORDING TO RPM DIAL, BUT CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. RPM DIAL WILL CONTINUE TO SHOW ENGINE REVVING WHILE IDLING (AFTER I PULL OVER AND PUT CAR IN PARK). THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE - 8/22/19 AND AGAIN 8/27/19. DIAGNOSTIC RUN ON CAR ON 8/22/2019 LISTS NO ERROR CODES, FOR ME TO FIX ISSUE. VIDEO TAKEN, BUT STILL IMAGES WONT HELP.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-07-31
- VIN: 4F2CZ02779K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING IS NOT WORKING, IT HAS GONE OUT AT 167,000 MILES
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-03
- VIN: 4F2CZ02759K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: PULLING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE GARAGE AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST NO LONGER WORKED AND HAS NOT SINCE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-19
- VIN: 4F2CZ02719K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE AND THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE CONTACT CALLED CAPITAL MAZDA (525 CROSSROADS BLVD, CARY, NC 27518, 919-372-4640) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS COMPLETED IN 2016. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED OF THE DIAGNOSTIC FEES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,710.
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-30
- VIN: 4F2CZ02729K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL: THE BRAKES FAIL WHEN DEPRESSED TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHEN NEEDING TO STOP INSTANTLY. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MADE AN INSTANT STOP THE SUV DID NOT STOP RIGHT AWAY AS IT WOULD JERK FORWARD AND THEN SWERVE BEFORE MAKING A STOP ALMOST CAUSING LOST OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE LIGHT STAY ON BECAUSE OF THE GAS CAP ERROR BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT REQUIRE A GAS CAP IT IS A CAP-LESS TANK. CAUSES GAS TO SEEP THROUGH.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-03
- VIN: 4F2CZ02729K
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE REAR HUTCH IS DEFECTED. WHEN PRESSING THE BUTTON THE HUTCH WILL NOT OPEN. THE ENTIRE PUMP HAS TO BE REPLACED TO OPEN THE REAR HUTCH OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFELY HAZARD IN CASE OF EMERGENCY AND ONE NEED TO GET OUT. I HAD THE PUMP REPLACED AND LESS THAN 8 MONTHS THE PUMP WENT OUT AGAIN.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-31
- VIN: 4F2CZ02779K
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SCANNED CODE B00A0, OCS MALFUNCTION. SAID I HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION AT ROUGHLY $3500.FOUND THAT THIS UNAFFORDABLY MANDATORY PROBLEM OCCURS IN MANY MAZDAS, AMONG OTHER VEHICLES. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, THE BAGS HAVE NEVER BEEN DEPLOYED. THE CAR IS LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD. MEANWHILE THE SYSTEM MAY NOT DEPLOYED WHEN CALLED UPON AND I AM UNABLE TO GET A SAFETY CHECK OR REGISTER THE CAR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-12
- VIN: 4F2CZ02749K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. PAUL MILLER MAZDA IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-14
- VIN: 4F2CZ02789K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN TOWN WAITING AND THEN MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE, A BEEPING NOISE AND THEN MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT! I COULDN'T DRIVE!! THIS IS NOT SAFE!!! IT TOOK ME 20 MINUTES TO GET HOME WITH NO STEERING! I DID NOT FEEL SAFE!
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-02
- VIN: 4F2CZ02799K
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER WITH TPMS INDICATOR LIGHT ON TIRES WAS INFLATED AT 45, SET PRESSURE TO 32 LIGHT STILL ON. REPAIR SHOP REPLACED R/R CENSOR STILL HAVE THE INDICATOR SHOWING FAULT.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-14
- VIN: 4F2CZ02709K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING WHEEL HARD TO MOVE WHEN IS STATIONARY, TURNING MAZDA RECAL #7614E NHTSA RECAL#14V282000 MAZDA DEALERSHIP ASK ME TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET FOR THE REPAIR APPROX$ 1,200.00 SUBJECT TO PARTS AVAILABLITY
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-14
- VIN: 4F2CZ02709K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: POWER STEERING WHEEL HARD TO MOVE.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-06
- VIN: 4F2CZ02759K
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. THE SUV CONSIDERS THE THROTTLE BODY TO BE CLOSED. ITS CLEAN AS A WHISTLE AND CAN BE MOVED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. FORD ESCAPES HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND USE THE SAME PART. ITS COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES THE CAR TO GO INTO LIMP MODE AND LOSE ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4F2CZ96G39K
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE ABDOMEN AND HAD TROUBLE BREATHING DUE TO A CRACKED SPLEEN. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-09
- VIN: 4F2CZ02799K
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V282000 (STEERING), BUT THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT NEED THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
2009 Mazda Tribute recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2009 Mazda Tribute.
- Manufacturer: Timken Company
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: Use of an incorrectly sized wheel bearing can adversely affect the braking and steering of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Timken has begun notifying distributors who will offer purchasers replacement wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2015. Owners may contact Timken customer service at 1-866-984-6536.
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Tribute vehicles manufactured October 5, 2006, through September 11, 2010. The affected vehicles have a steering torque sensor that may not be able to properly detect driver steering input. As a result, the system could remove the Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist.
- Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Mazda will notify owners and dealers will update the software for the power steering control module (PSCM) and the instrument cluster module, free of charge. If a vehicle shows a history of a loss of the torque sensor signal or fault codes relating to the PSCM when the vehicle is brought in for the recall remedy, the affected components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 7614E.
Negative 2009 Mazda Tribute car reviews
Positive 2009 Mazda Tribute car reviews
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I'm glad to hear that you found the Tribute to be the right choice for you! The contrasting interior color and classy touch are definitely nice features. It's great to hear that it handles well and has a positive feel. It sounds like it's a great fit for your towing needs with its 3500 lb rating. I'm happy to hear that you're satisfied with the performance of the new v6 engine and the fuel mileage. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!
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I purchased my Tribute in early June 08 and have been very happy with it. I took the car from Virginia to Florida and it performed very well. Although it was a little cramped for the four of us plus our luggage, we still managed to get 26+ mpg with the air conditioning on the whole way. Overall, it is an excellent car considering its price point.
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Yesterday, I was in an accident where someone ran a red light and broadsided my car. Despite the severity of the collision, my daughter and I walked away unscathed. I am confident that the side airbags in my Mazda Tribute played a crucial role in protecting us from serious injuries. I am proud to say that I love my Mazda Tribute.
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Hi there! About a month ago, I noticed that the rear wheel well areas of my SUV were rusting and the paint was peeling. I took it to Mazda, who sent me to a collision place to get a quote for repairs. The collision place informed me that they had the exact same model in the day before and decided to check the seams of the doors, under the hood, and the back door. Unfortunately, they found that all the seams were rusting and they could only do a bandage job on it. I was hoping to keep this SUV for a number of years, but the guy told me that in a couple of years, holes will start to appear. It only has 62,000 Km on it, and I believe it most definitely should not be rusting! I am currently waiting to hear back from Mazda. Thanks for your help!
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This SUV is great for city driving and performs well on the highway. The engine is not overpowered, even when running the air conditioner in the city. The pick-up is there if you need it. I really like the black trim around the vehicle, as it's becoming less common and the monochromatic look is not my style. Additionally, the engine is not loud and there is minimal road noise.
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Are you having problems with your 2009 Mazda Tribute?
Watson Huel 2024-10-14
I hope you're doing well! I wanted to share my experience with my 2008 Tribute. While I mostly enjoy driving it, I have noticed that it doesn't handle very well in the rain or on curves, which can be a bit scary at times. Additionally, if you happen to be tall, watch out for the headlight switch - I've accidentally cut my leg on the molded ring around it several times. Lastly, I had some trouble with the sunglass holders popping open, but thankfully the dealer was able to replace them for me.
Wilhelm Lehner 2024-09-26
The Mazda Tribute has had some issues with the transmission cooler, including leaks and recalls. Despite having it fixed once, the problem persists. It is important to ensure that service is available in your area, especially if you live in the Northwest Territories. While we have had to drive to Grand Prairie, Alberta for service, Mazda Canada has been less than helpful in reimbursing us for the cost. However, we remain confident in the quality of the Mazda Tribute and believe that with proper servicing, it can be a reliable vehicle.
Giles Wolff 2024-08-10
I've had my 08 Tribute for a month now and I'm enjoying it, although I do sometimes wish I had gone for the V6. I used to have a V6 Escape that I probably should have kept. The 4 has been fine so far, although some days it feels faster than others. I was hoping to save on gas, but for now, I haven't noticed much of a difference.
Walker Heathcote 2024-08-04
I have experienced several issues with my Mazda vehicle within a short period of time. These include chipping and bubbling paint, noise from the front that sounds like the brakes need replacing, and headlights that had to be completely replaced. Additionally, there was a washer fluid leak on the hood, a tie down in the back fell off, and there was paint bubbling. If you own the lt sage, I recommend checking for bubbles of pin head paint. The vehicle also squeaks on very hot days and during long rides in stop and go traffic, and does not have great pickup. Lastly, the dash color reflects on the windshield, which can be somewhat distracting. Despite these issues, I remain confident in Mazda's overall quality and will continue to consider their vehicles in the future.
Cleveland Ernser 2024-05-09
Hi there! I noticed that the MPG on my new 4 cyl car is not as good as my previous 2002 tribute V6. Although it looks nice, I was hoping for better fuel efficiency. I am considering trading it in sooner than later.