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Mazda Tribute Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2011 Mazda Tribute 36 Tributes, 10.1 months of data per Tribute, average 17400 miles27
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2010 Mazda Tribute 46 Tributes, 9.2 months of data per Tribute, average 32600 miles48
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2009 Mazda Tribute 54 Tributes, 10.4 months of data per Tribute, average 43900 miles

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2008 Mazda Tribute 58 Tributes, 9.4 months of data per Tribute, average 56700 miles

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2007 Mazda Tribute 25 Tributes, 9.4 months of data per Tribute, average 95500 miles66
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2006 Mazda Tribute 37 Tributes, 10.5 months of data per Tribute, average 78900 miles71
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2005 Mazda Tribute 45 Tributes, 8.2 months of data per Tribute, average 93500 miles68
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2004 Mazda Tribute   14 Tributes, 8.4 months of data per Tribute, average 106600 miles

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2003 Mazda Tribute 26 Tributes, 9.5 months of data per Tribute, average 132900 miles

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2002 Mazda Tribute   20 Tributes, 7.8 months of data per Tribute, average 101400 miles

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2001 Mazda Tribute   14 Tributes, 9.1 months of data per Tribute, average 120900 miles

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2011 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 0 Replaced rear shock on driver side. Warrantied work. 
Sep 2011 0 Turns out the body tie ins that support the firewall had loose bolts... hmmmmmm. 
Jun 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 8000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 9000 0 Had dealer (mazda)check out problem, area supervisor, all claims normal, I feel there still is s problem. 
Jul 2011 27000 0 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. 
Sep 2011 30000 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. 
Jun 2012 44000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2010 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Tribute in Philippines
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 0 loose insulation material on dashboard giving off squeaky sounds; front passenger door latch needs to be loosened to allow easier closing 
Oct 2011 15060 125 noise coming from air conditioning, audible even with radio on; dealer replaced blower motor 
Oct 2012 21900 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 
Apr 2013 22320 20 driver side door lock assembly busted with cracked piece; could not be opened from inside; no spare parts, entire assembly needed replacing (too expensive, opted to just exchange with rear door assembly (now rear door is non-functional) 

 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 3060 0 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. 
Jun 2010 4340 0 Harsh shifting persisting. Could not be replicated. Dealer noted that problem was now recorded for second time. Not questioning their integrity, will have to wait for winter, when problem is most prevalent. 
Sep 2010 4960 0 Trany was programmed as per recall. Hope problem is finally resolved. Will have to wait for winter when shifting was harsh in the past. 
Apr 2011 6200 0 Steering failed! Also dealer replaced seals and gasket in transfer case where oil was leaking. Dealer was also reminded that harsh shifting still existed, even after they performed a recall for trany. Usual answer, " Could not replicate."  
Jun 2011 6200 0 Traded because dealer could never replicate hard shifting. 

 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 0   First odometer entry
Feb 2011 18000 0 Left side half shaft leaking. Apparently there is a TSB and a national backorder on parts with no ETA. The 6F35 trans is installed to multiple Fords and this Ford built Mazda and the issue affects all of them 2009-10-11. 
Aug 2012 33000 0 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. 
Mar 2013 34000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2009 5000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 7000 0 Excessive vibration while idling (especially at a stop light) 1 engine mount replaced. 2nd engine mount was backorderd. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 1240   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 3720 0 one line of rear defroster not working replaced rear window 
May 2011 10840 0 replaced window gasket at flip-up rear window 
Nov 2012 19200 360 replaced defective rear liftgate latch 
Mar 2013 19840   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2009 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Mazda Tribute in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 1000   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 5000 0 Evap code P0456. Dealer reprogrammed PCM as recommended in TSB 01-017/09, which resolved the issue. 
May 2011 25000 0 Leak in the capless fuel filler was causing intermittent check engine light. Fuel filler neck was replaced under warranty. 
Jun 2011 26000 0 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. 
Oct 2011 29500 0 Rear hatch window rattled badly. Molding was replaced and the problem has improved. 
Mar 2012 33000 0 Actuator motor controlling temp blending and recirculate functions was failing, causing random clicking/popping noises in dash. The actuators were replaced. 
Dec 2012 41000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2011 46500   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 56420 600 ABS did not work Oil leak from rear differential 
Oct 2012 57040   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 0 Back hatch vibration. Fixed with some lube. 
Sep 2010 18600 0 Hatch lube fixed rattle. Simple repair. 
Mar 2013 43400   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Tribute in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2008 1000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 38700 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. 
Jan 2012 42300 100 Battery failed. I removed and replaced. All is well. 
Feb 2013 59000 170 Accessory drive belt tension pulley rattled. Removed and replaced to quiet noise. 
Mar 2013 60000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Mazda Tribute 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mazda in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 0   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 1000 0 Less than 500 miles and the front brake rotors started to warp in stop and go traffic.Dealer "Re-surfaced" the rotors and informed me if it happened again they would replace the Rotors and Pads. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2008 Mazda Tribute 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Mazda in Quebec, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 4960   First odometer entry
Oct 2007 6200 0 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. Vibration on start at 1200 RPM. It seems to be a normal operation condition. Nothing was done for it 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2011 48980   First odometer entry
Jul 2012 56000 300 ABS light on, front right ABS tone ring cracked and disabling the ABS system. 
Sep 2012 56420   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2007 17000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 76000 1903 transmission repair - planetary, etc 
Mar 2013 92000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2006 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

153-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2008 10540   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 13640 0 Replaced horn. 
May 2009 16740 0 TSB for hydraulic pressure spike in power steering system which could cause a "clunk" in certain situations. New & updated hose was installed and "clunk" is gone. 
Mar 2013 37200   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Tribute in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 25000   First odometer entry
May 2008 25000 0 Creaking sound from right front wheel. Replaced control arm and strut under factory warranty Sunroof assembly replaced (not functioning smoothly). Cd player not working. Replaced entire audio unit w/reconditioned model. Part of extended time in shop was due to wrong unit being delivered. Broken motor mount noticed by mechanic was replaced. Replaced as well as shocks for the rear hatch glass and gate. 
Feb 2012 41000 150 Rear window hatch glass would not latch resulting in warning light on dash that a door was open. 
Mar 2013 45000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 108000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 113000 473 Shifter would not shift out of Park and key sometimes would not go back far enough to release from ignition. Replaced shifter mechanism. Must use parking brake PRIOR to placing in Park or have problems shifting out of Park. 
Nov 2012 124000 0 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. 

 

Mazda Tribute in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2012 95000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 97000 500 Abs light came on, FWD light was intermittently flashing Upon evaluation, it was discovered that The speed sensor/tone ring on the left was broken, the right was not looking good, replaced both front axles Battery indicator light flashes on and off. Changed battery, still does same thing. Shop indicates it the alternator. Scheduled to have this repair made 
Dec 2012 105000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Tribute in Victoria, Australia
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 68200   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 70060 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. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2008 43000   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 61000 2300 Transfer case seal leaked lost oil, gears shot transfer case replaced. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2004 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in New Hampshire, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 87000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 98000 500 Alternator went bad and had to be replaced, along with the main power cable from the battery to the starter. Significant part of repair bill was labor to replace alternator (had to rip out bunch of front suspension area to get to it) 
Jun 2012 104000 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 
Mar 2013 110000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Tribute in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 59520   First odometer entry
Jun 2008 62000 300 Front strut replacement 
Feb 2010 73160 450 Oil Pan Leak, replaced seal 
Mar 2010 73780 350 loss of brake pressure - rear flex cable broke 
Apr 2010 74400 200 Outer tie rod end, drivers side replaced.  All brake flex lines replaced due to wear and tear. 
Sep 2010 75640 300 replaced rear shoes and drums and parking brake cables 
Mar 2011 81840 200 clunking in front end (drivers side) replaced left ball joint left outer tie rod end, sway bar links both sides 
Aug 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Tribute in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2009 116000   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 117000 950 ignition coil #3 failed. All replaced except for #4 done in November 2009 
Feb 2012 141000 700 engine light on again and they changed evaporative system. light back on again 
Mar 2013 150000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2003 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 138000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 140000 300 warped rotors, third set. 
Nov 2009 147000 192 front rotors turned on car and pads replaced 
May 2010 154700 125 replace lower radiator hose 
Mar 2013 205000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Tribute in Delaware, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 52000   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 52000 1150 Torque converter caused shudder when shifting 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Tribute in Czech Republic
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 30380   First odometer entry
Jul 2008 37200 100 Replacement of rear differential gear shaft seal. 
Jul 2010 56400 200 Broken computer unit. 
Jul 2011 68200   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Tribute in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 125000   First odometer entry
Apr 2009 130000 55 Replaced broken chrome hood piece 
May 2009 131000 135 Master Cylinder needed to be replaced. Also brake light on passenger rear was out. 
Aug 2009 135000 165 Gearshift cable to transmission broke, car would not shift into gear. 
Sep 2009 135000 0 Traded vehicle after receiving $700 quote to fix a radiator leak, leaking master cylinder bad rear coil spring 

 

Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 56000   First odometer entry
Nov 2009 57000 560 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 
Mar 2011 67000 700 Had to replace all 6 ignition coils and plugs. 
Apr 2011 67000 700 One month later the left side converter goes bad again and needs replaced again. this is the 3rd one for this vehicle. 

 

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2002 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 120000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 121000 700 Ignition coils replaced Water pump, and brakes. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Tribute in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 105400   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 106020 5000 The timing chain broke and sent little pieces of metal throughout the motor, Full motor had to be replaced. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Mazda Tribute in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 201000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 202000 800 front & rear brakes 
Jul 2011 207000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Mazda Tribute

Engine not specified

Mazda Tribute in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 120000   First odometer entry
Apr 2010 122000 260 Idling problems; had to replace "crushed" fuel injection / air intake lines. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Mazda Tribute in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 53000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 62000 175 o2 (oxygen) sensor needed replacement. 
Nov 2012 75500 85 Battery was just over 5 years old - (heat in FL) New Battery installed (3 year Warranty) 
Apr 2013 77000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2001 Mazda Tribute 4dr SUV

200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 107000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 108000 200 Rear brakes needed replacing. Lasted 3 years so impressive time. 
Mar 2011 115000 500 battery and alternator replacement 

 

Mazda Tribute in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2009 70000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 72000 100 Wire from EFI to computer was broken inside the sheathing. Not visible from the outside. 
Oct 2010 96000 500 coil and fuel injector 
Nov 2011 103000 150 misfiring, coil replaced  also power steering fluid leaking, fittings tightened. 
Aug 2012 107000 1200 abs boot replaced replaced leaking water pump brakes replaced 

 

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2001 Mazda Tribute 4-door

6-cylinder hybrid automatic AWD

Mazda Tribute in Netherlands
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2008 111600   First odometer entry
Sep 2008 113460 0 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  
Oct 2008 114700 588 Airco high-pressure hose was leaking: a whole unit replaced.  
Jan 2009 122140 28 Connector left front light was burned: replacement connector and the defect lightbulb. 
Apr 2009 129580 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. 
Mar 2010 156860 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 
Apr 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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