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Mazda Tribute repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (3%)

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Mazda Tribute body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

806 mi Turns out the body tie ins that support the firewall had loose bolts... hmmmmmm. 

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2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

620 mi loose insulation material on dashboard giving off squeaky sounds; front passenger door latch needs to be loosened to allow easier closing 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

15700 mi Removed and replaced faulty tailgate latch. 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

32240 mi replaced corroding hatch glass hinges 
22320 mi

C $103
Water leaks from the rear hatchback door when raining.  
26040 mi

C $113
Water leaks from the hatchback window. They are still looking for the source. Lighter socket broken and doesn't stay in place 
31620 mi Water leaks fixed. 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

29300 mi Rear hatch window rattled badly. Molding was replaced and the problem has improved. 

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2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

93000 mi rust into the doors, the hood, wheels passage 
45000 mi

US $800
Front floorboards very wet after a rain storm. Door seal leaking. Replaced front door seals. 

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2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

12400 mi Back hatch vibration. Fixed with some lube. 
18600 mi Hatch lube fixed rattle. Simple repair. 

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2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

28000 mi molding on back part of suv had to be replaced, was leaking during severe rain 

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2008 Mazda Tribute 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

6200 mi Electric hatch handle didn't work. It was a problem in the programming. It was fixed as soon I remarked that the hatch becomes working as soon as the delayed interior lamps shut off. 

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2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

148300 mi

US $135
All side panels came unglued and cloth fell off door panels 

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2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

102000 mi

US $1500
Rust: Left and right rear doglegs, right rocker panel 100%. 
49000 mi Face plate of stereo head unit was replaced under warranty, due to a bad LCD display. 

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2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

170000 mi Rust hole in rear wheel well and quarter panel. Covered with duct tape for now. 
172000 mi

US $350
4 New winter tires installed(General Altimax Arctic), rim corrosion repaired and rims refinished. 
173000 mi

US $5
Drivers side rocker panel and rear wheel well rusting. Cleaned up area, treated with Fluid Film, and covered with duct tape. 

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2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

145000 mi

US $130
interior door handle broke made of cheap plastic replacement part way overpriced. 
130000 mi

US $55
Replaced broken chrome hood piece 

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2001 Mazda Tribute 4-door

6-cylinder hybrid automatic AWD

156860 mi

€20
Head- and tail lights and dashboard illumination were flashing weakly after parking the car. Caused by water leakage on relays (electical unit positioned near left door and brake pedal). Dried the electical unit and covered it with a big piece of duct tap 

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