Worst 2009 Mazda Tribute Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Mazda Tribute.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 19 | — | — | 104,041 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Mazda Tribute
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~33,000 vehicles.
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.
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2009 Mazda Tribute — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Mazda Tribute reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mazda Tribute reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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