Worst 2008 Mazda Tribute Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Mazda Tribute.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 92 | 1 | — | 114,526 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 47 | 1 | — | 74,319 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 19 | — | — | 102,868 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | — | — | 137,924 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | — | — | 122,375 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 127,143 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 129,750 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | 1 | 50,397 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 42,399 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 5 | — | — | 96,880 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | 1 | — | 99,475 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | 11,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 138,991 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 28,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 5,310 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | 6,852 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 245,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 146,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 25,185 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 4,100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 27,750 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 43,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2008 Mazda Tribute
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~468,431 vehicles.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. The affected vehicles have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Tribute vehicles manufactured February 9, 2007 to April 22, 2008. The affected vehicles have had their CD4E transmission replaced with remanufactured one that was rebuilt between June 11, 2015 through July 15, 2015. These service repair part transmissions have a shift lever bolt that may not be properly tightened. As a result, the shift control lever could disengage from the transmission without warning.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 10, 2006, to May 23, 2008. The coolant pump for the hybrid system may fail, resulting in the hybrid electronics overheating.
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.
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Mazda is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2006, and 2008, Tribute vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in a stuck throttle when the accelerator pedal is fully or almost-fully depressed. This risk exists regardless of whether or not speed control (cruise control) is used.
Other Mazda Tribute Years
Wider context: See the full Mazda Tribute reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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