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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%)
Chart based on 318 repairs.
Mazda Tribute engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 108 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 27000 mi | the check engine light finally came on after a year, and they put a new throttle body assembly in car. Then there were some updates for the transmission, they was finally found. I will not buy anymore Mazdas. Has been a long haul & mess. |
| 30000 mi US $350 |
This time, I had a 30,000 mile checkup. Problem of jerking, intermittently at 20MPH and 40MPH. Service writer admits everyone who has this vehicle, has the same problem. Everyone likes the older models. What a shame Mazda can't fix. |
2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 21800 mi $600 |
Replaced engine supports numbers 1,2,3 due to worn (for 1,3)/broken (for 2) rubber parts; noticeable vibration of engine during start and idling |
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
| 7000 mi | Excessive vibration while idling (especially at a stop light) 1 engine mount replaced. 2nd engine mount was backorderd. |
| 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. |
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. |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | water pump leaking, repaired under warranty, rust on spare tire, part replaced also under warranty |
| 38900 mi US $150 |
Throttle cable failed at accelerator pedal. Car was undriveable as connection to throttle did not exist. Replacement cable ordered and replaced along with TSB part on pedal to cable attachement point. |
| 58700 mi US $170 |
Accessory drive belt tension pulley rattled. Removed and replaced to quiet noise. |
| 74000 mi | Oil gasket leaking on front engine cover and cam covers. Remove covers and replace gaskets. |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $200 |
belt tensioner |
2008 Mazda Tribute 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 6200 mi | Vibration on start at 1200 RPM. It seems to be a normal operation condition. Nothing was done for it |
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $300 |
coils |
| 172000 mi US $500 |
coils |
| 59820 mi C $1200 |
Replaced manifold pressure sensor |
| 49600 mi C $300 |
Muffler. Tire alignment. |
| 99200 mi A $2800 |
Replaced water pump- slow leak developing. |
2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 136000 mi US $29 |
Appeared to use oil. Inspection revealed valve cover gasket failed due to age. Replaced gasket kit. |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 167000 mi US $600 |
Unbeknownst to me, I had to have a 'rusted' bolt replaced in exhaust system to pass inspection. Bolt had to be special ordered bc it is uncommon & wasn't in stock. Took 3 days to fix issue. (There were other issues but this was the BIG one) |
| 25000 mi | Broken motor mount noticed by mechanic was replaced. |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 124000 mi | Massive oil leak along with hole in muffler and transmission fluid bad again after flush less than a year ago. Idling rough. Sometimes long cranking times to start, so diagnosed bad fuel pump. |
| 70060 mi A $350 |
Indication of alternator fault, but has cleared up. Have purchased an OEM alternator as genuine Mazda alternator fraudulent price. Will replace alternator if problem reappears. Engine warning light on - remedied by reattaching vacuum line. |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 104000 mi US $35 |
Fuel filter. Engine showing code indicating high fuel rail pressure, research showed this as most likely cause. Did not clear the code. |
2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 132059 mi US $1170 |
New PCM, locksmith rprogramming,sparkplugs replaced. |
| 138500 mi US $721 |
One motor and transmission mount replaced for excessive vibration. Worse afterwards and now need to repair other mounts. |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 119040 mi A $350 |
Faulty coil/over spark plug issue on cylinder number 5 replaced. Other plugs also replaced. Finally fixed after three attempts. Dirty fuel seems to have been the trigger. |
| 208350 mi | Rough running, reduced power with check engine light flashing. Code reader indicated misfire. Common problem on high-mileage Duratec V6s of this era during wet weather. Problem resolved itself when the weather dried out. It has since recurred twice under the same conditions, resolving itself each time. |
| 216000 mi US $30 |
Torn vacuum hose replaced, fixing rough idle and stalling problems |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 122000 mi US $260 |
Idling problems; had to replace "crushed" fuel injection / air intake lines. |
| 156000 mi US $150 |
Vacuum hoses had melted through and needed to be replaced |
| 101060 mi C $785 |
throttle cable sticks on full acceleration because engine cover does not provide enough clearance. |
| 103120 mi C $250 |
EGR wiring had corroded & needed replacing |
| 106840 mi C $200 |
Idle sensor defective |
| 49000 mi US $200 |
Replaced in tank fuel pump. |
| 104000 mi US $275 |
Flex pipe fell apart and had to be replaced. Shop welded new flex section into existing stainless system from factory - including converter/muffler/resonator - all of which are still in great shape |
| 114000 mi US $700 |
Vehicle started misfiring - diagnosed as old plugs - replaced plugs and coil boots - secondary replace IAC and TPC sensors |
| 114000 mi US $500 |
Misfire still existed from before - replaced 2 coil packs and also fixed bogus plug replacement from previous trip. Completed emissions test successful - NH state inspection. All set! |
2004 Mazda Tribute 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| 51240 mi $788 |
- Water Pump and Pulley connected plans, both were not flat and caused misalignment with the belt. (Replace both Water Pump, 82 US$ and Pulley, 12 US$) - Crankshaft Pulley was little unbalance due to the core rubber deteriorated, caused noise when starting the engine. (Replace new Crankshaft Pulley, 166 US$, and new serpentine belt, 52 US$) |
| 53520 mi $45 |
During driving, the engine was shut off with the engine lamp buzzed and couldn't start the engine. Checking by Mazda Service Centre with ECU diagnosis and found the faulty Crankshaft Position Sensor Wiring was broken. Repaired the wire, OK. |
| 69440 mi $485 |
The steering wheel was shaking during idle and more severe when put in gear, mechanic checked and found all four piece of engine and transmission mountings were damaged. Replaced all with new sets, problem solved. |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $950 |
ignition coil #3 failed. All replaced except for #4 done in November 2009 |
| 140700 mi US $700 |
dealer stripped drain pan , drain plug. engine light on again and they changed evaporative system. light back on again |
| 140800 mi US $135 |
Drain plug was stripped and leaking |
| 73160 mi C $450 |
Oil Pan Leak, replaced seal |
| 220000 mi US $375 |
Replaced hoses for the radiator |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 128000 mi | bad ignition coils |
| 102000 mi US $750 |
2-3 significant and important oil leaks, seals/gaskets replaced. |
| 193000 mi US $65 |
Misfire code p0316 , code P0304, cylinder number 4 ignition coil need replacement. . Also showed code P0420 catalyst efficiency below normal Bank 1 and code p0403 exhaust gas recirculation control circuit. Replacing only ignition coil 4 at this time |
| 199000 mi US $48 |
Coil pack needed replacing. Number 4 again. Previous coil repair failed so I also replaced plug. Also noticed oil seepage in number 2 spark plug well at this time. Cleaned and regapped plugs also. |
| 155000 mi US $125 |
bad coolant hose replace lower radiator hose |
| 65000 mi US $700 |
Car Misfiring on Cylender #5 replaced all plugs rubber boot and coil on number 5 sparkplug. Had Serpentine Belt and Water Pump Belt Replaced and Power Steering Pump The Misfire on Cylender #5 continued Car wouldn't start had towed it was a fuel pump |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 212000 mi US $691 |
replaced idle air control motor, gaskets & throttle body service. adjusted gas pedal. |
| 222000 mi US $850 |
needed new float in fuel pump so entire fuel pump assembly had to be replaced |
| 141000 mi US $1200 |
Motor mounts replaced, now left with major engine vibration. Mechanic unable to fix. |
2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 171000 mi US $20 |
Replaced coolant outlet housing which had warped and started leaking. It had already been changed by previous owner. |
| 172000 mi | Ignition key cylinder sticky. Cleaned out with solvent and re-lubricated. |
| 172000 mi US $350 |
No start condition. Wiggled fuel pump relay and fuse and issue appears resolved. |
| 172000 mi US $30 |
Exhaust mid pipe rusted through. Replaced same and repaired rusted flange bracket. |
| 173000 mi US $120 |
Intermittent fuel pump finally quit. Replaced w/Airtex unit. |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 57000 mi | The vehicle was towed in to a Ford dealer. Problem was diagnosed as a plugged rear catalytic converter. They wanted $500+ for a replacement. I shopped around and found one for $90. They installed, it ran OK for 2 weeks. then plugged again Mazda dealer found the front left converter was degrading, plugging the rear. They replaced the bad converter with new under EPA mandated warranty as it was within the 96 month and mileage limit. ok so far |
| 67000 mi US $700 |
Had to replace all 6 ignition coils and plugs. |
| 67000 mi US $700 |
One month later the left side converter goes bad again and needs replaced again. this is the 3rd one for this vehicle. |
| 135000 mi | Traded vehicle after receiving $700 quote to fix a radiator leak, |
| 228000 mi US $50 |
IAC valve stuck closed. Had to bang on it vigorously to get it to open up and let idle air in. Replaced part. |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 159000 mi | This is the 7th breakdown for the same problem. 6 electrical coils have been changed. No more $$ to spend of this horrible vehicle. Will sell as parts car in spring. |
| 103000 mi US $1979 |
Replaced catalytic converters, EGR valve |
| 151300 mi | CEL. New gas cap. Only 10-15 dollars but they didn't charge us. |
| 153400 mi US $137 |
The car didn't pass the emission test. "Check engine" light turned on only after test. One sensor was replaced. The car didn't pass emission test. "Check engine" light turned on only after test. Something was wrong with sensor (have no clue which one). |
| 148000 mi US $150 |
kept dying at low rpms |
| 191000 mi US $28 |
Bad coil pack. replaced coil pack |
| 217500 mi US $180 |
Misfire code replaced fuel injectors and spark plugs |
| 121000 mi US $700 |
Ignition coils replaced Water pump, and brakes. |
| 76000 mi US $320 |
Had a shudder and relatively loud sound when the vehicle shifted up or down at 45 MPH. Service bulletin said changing transmission fluid and refreshing the computer would make the problem go away. It did not. |
| 106020 mi C $5000 |
The timing chain broke and sent little pieces of metal throughout the motor, Full motor had to be replaced. |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 62620 mi | My car loose power and upon checking we found out that there was no firing on plug no. 3. We replaced the ignition coil [ Motorcraft brand ] Now the car is running fine. |
2002 Mazda Tribute 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| 151900 mi | Needed a new catalytic converter. The repair estimates that I had received came to just over $3,000 which we didn't feel was worth putting into the car. Scrapped it. |
2001 Mazda Tribute
Engine not specified
| 166780 mi $700 |
burnt piston head,bad rings in two of the cylinders, this makes the car to smoke and lost power.Affected cylinder replaced,all gaskets replaced and rings replaced. this happen on my mazda tribute es v6 engine 2001 model. |
| 167400 mi $93 |
Bad radiator water reservoir. This was replaced. |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 81000 mi US $580 |
Wouldn't start - fuel pump replaced Water pump belt cracking - Replaced belt |
| 91428 mi | Engine missing occasionally when cold. No evidence in ODBII. New spark plugs and ignition coils. New plugs may have been enough, but did all since it's a lot of work to get to the back side of the engine for 3 of the plugs. Very slow oil pan leak/drip. No action taken. |
| 62000 mi US $175 |
o2 (oxygen) sensor needed replacement. |
| 86000 mi US $100 |
Replaced fuel pump (LOUD! SQUEAL!) |
| 151993 mi | Replaced intake gasket. previous owner informed of this repair when i purchased it from him today. 2/19/11 Replaced intake gasket. |
| 146000 mi US $325 |
2 Misfiring spark plug coils. Coils were replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $15 |
replaced idle air control valve. |
| 109000 mi US $60 |
reflashing of the computer after I replaced the idle air control valve. |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $100 |
Wire from EFI to computer was broken inside the sheathing. Not visible from the outside. |
| 96000 mi US $500 |
coil and fuel injector |
| 103000 mi US $150 |
misfiring, coil replaced |
| 107500 mi US $1200 |
replaced leaking water pump |
| 95000 mi US $300 |
Initially intermittent bucking and snapping. One cylinder was dead, problem spread to other two coilpacks. Three coilpacks replaced. |
| 178560 mi C $30 |
broken exhaust mount -checked exhaust for wear, all OK |
| 197160 mi C $70 |
Exhaust repair- cracked pipe |
| 201800 mi C $170 |
truck was stalling and running rough when cold. I did research on the web, and then replaced the iac sensor and a vacuum hose on the rear of the manifold |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 110000 mi £600 |
new hoses and pipework to pass mot |
2001 Mazda Tribute 4-door
6-cylinder hybrid automatic AWD
| 113460 mi | Engine-shudder, mostly during driving 50-60 miles/hour, but also a few times when vehicle waitng for traffic light. Check engine light flashed, lighted on and after restart engine stayed off. No error-code listed |
| 129580 mi €420 |
Sometimes engine shudder, heavy "bucking", misfires. After excluding other possible causes, decided to replace the front 3 coil-packs. That solved the problem, probably one of them was weak: intermittent problem. |
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