| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2009 Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 48 repairs.
2009 Mazda Tribute engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 2560 mi | Vehicle went in for Preventive Maintenance (Oil Change, etc) and to have rough (harsh) shifting checked out. Shop could not replicate problem, but performed a PCM Update (TSB 05-06-05) to improve shifting. Problem persists anyway. |
| 4960 mi | Trany was programmed as per recall. Hope problem is finally resolved. Will have to wait for winter when shifting was harsh in the past. |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Vehicle does not crank starter. This happens randomly. The ignition lock module was replaced. No codes are listed. Dealers do not know what the problem is. The fault never occurs at the shop. I have had to get the vehicle towed twice. Both times it started right off the wrecker. I have tried to start it for 2 hours before calling the wrecker. Pushing in the key and changing the shifter do not work when the fault occurs. Its maddening. Now the vehicle cannot be trusted. |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD
| 76000 mi US $450 |
Gas filler tube and tank fume leak. The first repair was the fill tube, but after a smoke test they found the tank had a leak as well. |
| 33000 mi | Alternator drive belt idler pulley developed a wobble that would make a terrible rattle. Ford has a TSB for this on the Escape. Mazda wasn't read in on it. I had to bring it to their attention and lobby for repair under warranty. |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 17980 mi C $40 |
Car does not start when the weather is cold (0 degrees C)and wet . |
| 22320 mi C $103 |
Motor noise on startup. Idler replaced. |
| 26040 mi C $113 |
Vibration on accelerator pedal at 70 km/k |
| 27900 mi | The car has no power and the motor stalls. The computer of the car had corrosion problems and was replaced. |
| 31620 mi | Accelerator vibration fixed. |
| 7000 mi | Excessive vibration while idling (especially at a stop light) 1 engine mount replaced. 2nd engine mount was backorderd. |
2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 5000 mi | Evap code P0456. Dealer reprogrammed PCM as recommended in TSB 01-017/09, which resolved the issue. |
| 25000 mi | Leak in the capless fuel filler was causing intermittent check engine light. Fuel filler neck was replaced under warranty. |
| 26000 mi | Engine developed a bad misfire and was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed low compression in one cylinder. After much delay, cause was determined to be a bad fuel injector, which was replaced under warranty. In 300 miles since, no problems. |
| 62000 mi | Evaporative emissions system leak, error code P2450. Evaporative emissions canister vent replaced under California's extended emissions warranty. |
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